modprobe ndiswrapper problems after fresh install!?!

[collingwood1986]

I was having the same problem (Intel Core Duo T2400/Dell Inspiron 9400)
and I fixed the problem fairly easily. All you need to do is to
recompile the latest ndiswrapper source for your kernel. 



For those new to Ubuntu having the same problem, my solution for you is
below:



1. Download and install the Linux headers for your 686 kernel
(linux-headers-<insert kernal version>) if you haven't already.



2. Download and extract the latest ndiswrapper source as well as your
Windows XP/2000 wireless LAN drivers (Windows 2000 drivers sometimes
have better compatibility; XP drivers should be fine to use, however).



3. After extracting the ndiswrapper source, go to the extracted
directory and enter "make uninstall" and then once all files have been
removed, enter "make." You may need to manually remove the
ndiswrapper.ko and/or the directory its installed in as root if you
installed ndiswrapper previously. Enter "sudo make install" and you
should successfully install ndiswrapper.



4. Go to the directory you extracted your WLAN drivers to enter "sudo
ndiswrapper -i bcmwl5.inf" (or whatever your WLAN card driver's name
is).



5. Enter "sudo modprobe ndiswrapper." Your WLAN card should magically
work a few seconds later.



I hope this helps you guys out.



- N.


-- 
collingwood1986