The Belkin Wireless G Notebook Card uses a chipset that for a long time was not well supported by the Linux kernel because the company that produces the chipset, Broadcom, did not allow for its proprietary drivers to be included in the kernel. Drivers had to be downloaded and manually installed by users to properly function. However, recently, Broadcom began providing better Linux support and now many Linux distributions will recognize and install the card without a problem. Configuration is then easy using the network management utility.
Instructions
1. Connect to the Internet via a LAN cable so that you can download any drivers if need be. It is likely that Puppy Linux, if you are running the latest version, will already have the drivers ready to install.
2. Click the "Menu", "Setup", and then "Network Wizard". Click your wireless interface once it is recognized. This will enable your Belkin Wireless G Notebook Card in Puppy Linux.
3. Click the "Wireless" button, then "Scan" to view a list of available networks. Click the network you wish to connect to from the list, then click "Save". Enter any connection details such as WEP or WPA encryption settings.
4. Click "Use This Profile", then "Auto DHCP" to complete your connection. Click "Done" to exit the network configuration dialog.
Tags: Belkin Wireless, Belkin Wireless Notebook, Notebook Card, Puppy Linux, Wireless Notebook, Wireless Notebook Card