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Well that solves that error, but I guess my enterprise wifi configuration isn't right as I can't connect to that one...I'm going to install windows and give it a whirl.
There are no problems with enterprise wireless in XP right?
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aelam wrote:
Well that solves that error, but I guess my enterprise wifi configuration isn't right as I can't connect to that one...I'm going to install windows and give it a whirl.
If you're willing to stick around with Linux, try following some of the examples from the documentation:
http://hostap.epitest.fi/wpa_supplicant/
Or..
http://hostap.epitest.fi/gitweb/gitweb. … icant.conf
Or.. check out the examples in:
/usr/share/doc/wpasupplicant/examples/
Good luck.
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Hello,
I follow the intructions on http://wiki.eeeuser.com/wpa_default_xandros
However, when I try to create a wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE and save at /etc/, the system doesn't allow me to save the file there. Can someone help? Thanks.
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JohnLI wrote:
Hello,
I follow the intructions on http://wiki.eeeuser.com/wpa_default_xandros
However, when I try to create a wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE and save at /etc/, the system doesn't allow me to save the file there. Can someone help? Thanks.
Good point. I've modified the wiki to provide better instruction. Just copy it over to the /etc by prepending sudo to the command line:
sudo cp wpa_supplicant.conf /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
or in your case:
sudo cp wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
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What changes need to be made if the certifications is obtained by connecting to a CA server instead of storing them locally?
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I have been trying to connect to my secure network at work. I have been following the wiki entry http://wiki.eeeuser.com/wpa_default_xandros. I am not very good with networking even on windows and am a beginner level at everything on Linux. So this has been a challenge.
I did finally get it to work but I have a couple of questions.
1. After I installed wpa_supplicant and the madwifi drivers and rebooted my Eee pc, the network icon shows disconnected (red x over the signal waves) all the time! At first I thought I was not connected but then I realized that it was connected to my unsecured work network as I wanted it to be. Why is this different now? Is there any fix? It is disconcerting to look at the disconnected icon when I am connected.
2. I am forced to change my work password every 2 months. Is there an easier way to change the password than having to edit /home/user/wpa_supplicant.conf and /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE every time the password changes? I would like a more user friendly way that I can share with less techie users than myself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
And many thanks to all the eeeusers on this forum. I have been learning so much here.
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revincent wrote:
1. After I installed wpa_supplicant and the madwifi drivers and rebooted my Eee pc, the network icon shows disconnected (red x over the signal waves) all the time! At first I thought I was not connected but then I realized that it was connected to my unsecured work network as I wanted it to be. Why is this different now? Is there any fix? It is disconcerting to look at the disconnected icon when I am connected.
The fix I found, was the point this applet to the wifi0 device, instead of the ath0 device. This is completely undocumented... sorry. I left my Eee at the lab, I'll post about it tomorrow.
revincent wrote:
2. I am forced to change my work password every 2 months. Is there an easier way to change the password than having to edit /home/user/wpa_supplicant.conf and /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE every time the password changes? I would like a more user friendly way that I can share with less techie users than myself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Unfortunately, the Network connection GUI that came with the standard installation does not support "advanced" options in the wpa_supplicant.conf (needed when you connect to EAP networks). You COULD try using the wpa_gui to change this, but it'll take a few trial-and-error attempts to see if it works consistently. I'll give it a shot, and give you an update in a few days (unless someone else can help out sooner). Of course, if your work uses WPA-PSK or WEP... then you can just continue to use the normal network connection GUI.
Sorry I can't help quicker... I'm preparing for an upcoming experiment.
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revincent wrote:
1. After I installed wpa_supplicant and the madwifi drivers and rebooted my Eee pc, the network icon shows disconnected (red x over the signal waves) all the time! At first I thought I was not connected but then I realized that it was connected to my unsecured work network as I wanted it to be. Why is this different now? Is there any fix? It is disconcerting to look at the disconnected icon when I am connected.
Found the solution to this question... You need to either modify the script
/usr/bin/startsimple.sh
Or... if you have followed the directions from here:
http://wiki.eeeuser.com/howto:useicewm?s=networkmonitor
modify your
/home/user/.icewm/startup
Change the line
networkmonitor ath0 eth0 &
to
networkmonitor wifi0 eth0 &
Last edited by Bryan (2008-02-12 7:10:04 am)
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revincent wrote:
2. I am forced to change my work password every 2 months. Is there an easier way to change the password than having to edit /home/user/wpa_supplicant.conf and /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE every time the password changes? I would like a more user friendly way that I can share with less techie users than myself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Just read your issue, for the third time. You know... you just need to modify one file..
/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
You should not need to change two files.
One thing I just found... you can run the wpa_gui (in a terminal):
sudo wpa_gui
And watch the status of your WPA negotiation. If you're having trouble connecting, you can modify the different protocols used for that specific network configuration:
File->Edit Network
From there, you can modify the specifics for this connection. If you want any changes to become permanent, you must FIRST (before attempting to connect) modify
/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
to include the line
update_config=1
at the top of the file (near the ctrl_interface_group line).
Now try to connect. While this is happening... run the wpa_gui and find the configuration that works (you know it, when the Status is COMPLETED)... and save it. The changes will be saved in
/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
Simply rename this file as wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE:
sudo cp -v /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0 /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
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Hello so I am completely new to the whole Linux scene, trying to connect my new Eee to my Universities network and am following the guide on wiki. The only step I was somewhat confused about (mostly due to my complete lack of experience in coding/Linux) was the creation of the wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE . The code given was on http://8help.osu.edu/2672.html but this was the code that I saved:
ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant
ctrl_interface_group=0
eapol_version=1
ap_scan=1
fast_reauth=1
network={
ssid="osuwireless"
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=WPA-EAP
eap=PEAP
identity="my-username"
password="my-password"
phase1="peaplabel=0"
phase2="auth=MSCHAPV2"
priority=1 }
I didn't include the #your home network portion since I wasn't sure if I needed it or not so I had the first part of the code and the last part. Typed it into nano, saved etc. Tried to connect but seem to be stuck on Status: Pending... any insight into this would be greatly appreciated!
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jsw156 wrote:
Hello so I am completely new to the whole Linux scene, trying to connect my new Eee to my Universities network and am following the guide on wiki. The only step I was somewhat confused about (mostly due to my complete lack of experience in coding/Linux) was the creation of the wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE .
I would suggest that you follow the instructions from my previous post (#59, I think) that talks about using the wpa_gui to modify those items on the fly until you find a configuration that works. That gui also would provide us with "Events" info that would help us determine where your authentication process is failing. You should post that information when you get it.
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im getting this error when trying to connect. i followed the wiki twice....please help. Thank you
Configuring interface ath0=lan5 (inet)
run-parts --verbose /etc/network/if-pre-up.d
Starting WPA wireless connection...
/etc/network/if-pre-up.d/0001xandros-wireless-tools: line 312: /usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config: No such file or directory
*** ERROR in WPA parameters. Aborting...
Error for wireless request "Set Mode" (8B06) :
SET failed on device ath0 ; Invalid argument.
cp /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
wpa_cli -p /var/tmp/wpa_supplicant reconfigure
Failed to connect to wpa_supplicant - wpa_ctrl_open: Not a directory
Failed to bring up lan5.
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Bryan wrote:
revincent wrote:
2. I am forced to change my work password every 2 months. Is there an easier way to change the password than having to edit /home/user/wpa_supplicant.conf and /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE every time the password changes? I would like a more user friendly way that I can share with less techie users than myself. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Just read your issue, for the third time. You know... you just need to modify one file..
/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
You should not need to change two files.
One thing I just found... you can run the wpa_gui (in a terminal):Code:
sudo wpa_guiAnd watch the status of your WPA negotiation. If you're having trouble connecting, you can modify the different protocols used for that specific network configuration:
File->Edit Network
From there, you can modify the specifics for this connection. If you want any changes to become permanent, you must FIRST (before attempting to connect) modify
/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
to include the lineCode:
update_config=1at the top of the file (near the ctrl_interface_group line).
Now try to connect. While this is happening... run the wpa_gui and find the configuration that works (you know it, when the Status is COMPLETED)... and save it. The changes will be saved in
/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
Simply rename this file as wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE:Code:
sudo cp -v /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0 /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE
Bryan you are great. I have been struggling with connecting my EEEPC to my Belkin 54g router using WPA encryption.
I had followed the WIKI wpa_default_xandros to the letter TWICE!
However to no avail. When I used your tip about using the WPA_GUI I was able to quickly find the problem. My configuration was looking for EAEP rather than PSK authentication and the GUI made it very easy for a newcomer to LINUX like me to set up.
Thanks again
Peter
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psaf wrote:
I had followed the WIKI wpa_default_xandros to the letter TWICE!
However to no avail. When I used your tip about using the WPA_GUI I was able to quickly find the problem. My configuration was looking for EAEP rather than PSK authentication and the GUI made it very easy for a newcomer to LINUX like me to set up.
I'm glad that worked out for you... If I have time I will make up another Wiki entry with these instructions.
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mongol wrote:
im getting this error when trying to connect. i followed the wiki twice....please help. Thank you
Configuring interface ath0=lan5 (inet)
run-parts --verbose /etc/network/if-pre-up.d
Starting WPA wireless connection...
/etc/network/if-pre-up.d/0001xandros-wireless-tools: line 312: /usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config: No such file or directory
*** ERROR in WPA parameters. Aborting...
Error for wireless request "Set Mode" (8B06) :
SET failed on device ath0 ; Invalid argument.
cp /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
wpa_cli -p /var/tmp/wpa_supplicant reconfigure
Failed to connect to wpa_supplicant - wpa_ctrl_open: Not a directory
Failed to bring up lan5.
As some point, did you uninstall the xandros-wpa-supplicant package? Or maybe you just deleted the /usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config script?
If either is so... your procedure for connecting will be slightly different than what is on the Wiki.
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Dear Bryan:
Thanks for your information. After followed your procedure in (http://wiki.eeeuser.com/wpa_default_xandros?s=wpa%20psk)
I can link to the wireless network in my office through WPA-EAP (Enterprise).
However, when I went home, i got the same problem like others~~ I can not link to the wireless network in my home through WEP anymore !!!! The error message was
wifi0: unknown hardware address type 801
wifi0: unknown hardware address type 801
Listening on LPF/ath0/06:15:af:67:ad:24
Sending on LPF/ath0/06:15:af:67:ad:24
Sending on Socket/fallback
DHCPDISCOVER on ath0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 5
DHCPDISCOVER on ath0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 12
DHCPDISCOVER on ath0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 12
DHCPDISCOVER on ath0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 2
No DHCPOFFERS received.
No working leases in persistent database - sleeping.
So, i followed the same method to create the wpa_supplicant.conf as below...
At first,
cp /usr/share/doc/wpasupplicant/examples/wep.conf /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_WEP
the contents is like
# Static WEP keys
ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant
network={
ssid="tateyama"
key_mgmt=NONE
wep_key0="xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" ---> (my hexadecimal key)
wep_key1=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ---> (my hexadecimal key)
wep_tx_keyidx=0
auth_alg=SHARED
}
Then, i modified the /etc/network/interfaces by add line#23, 24
iface lan3 inet manual
21 down dhclient3 -r -pf /var/run/dhclient.$IFACE.pid -lf /var/run/dhclient.$ IFACE.leases $IFACE
22 down ifconfig $IFACE down
23 up cp /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_WEP /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
24 up wpa_cli -p /var/tmp/wpa_supplicant reconfigure
25 up ifconfig $IFACE up
26 up dhclient3 -cf /etc/dhcp3/dhclient.$LOGICAL.conf -pf /var/run/dhclient.$ IFACE.pid -lf /var/run/dhclient.$IFACE.leases $IFACE
27 wireless-channel 1
28 wireless-defaultkey 1
29 wireless-essid tateyama
30 wireless-key *************************** (my hexadecimal key)
31 wireless-keymode open
32 wireless-mode auto
33 wireless-rate auto
34 xncs-wireless-encryption wep
However, It still not work.
Am i correct? For WEP, is there any configuration need to verfiy? It is very appreciated to get your reply as soon if possible.
Last edited by nakazima (2008-03-03 11:40:08 am)
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nakazima wrote:
However, It still not work. Am i correct? For WEP, is there any configuration need to verfiy? It is very appreciated to get your reply as soon if possible.
It appears that you have a separate wpa_supplicant.conf for your home WEP connection. WHY?!?!?!? If you want separate configurations for home and work... and your home is WEP, I'd suggest that you just use the normal xandros network configuration GUI to set it up. You dont need the wpa stuff to connect to WEP.
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Dear Bryan:
Thanks for your quickly reply. You mean if i want to use WEP Enterprise, just to use the normal GUI in eeepc is enough, right?
When i just finished the procedure to change the WPA_SUP_DRIVER="madwifi" and reboot, the WEP wireless network was work.
However, when i executed the procedure by change the /etc/newwork/interfaces, the WEP was gone. That is why i try to use the wpa stuff.
Because the WEP configure was setup before i did the wpa stuff, should i reset the WEP confgure and use the normal GUI to create the new link?
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Bryan wrote:
mongol wrote:
im getting this error when trying to connect. i followed the wiki twice....please help. Thank you
Configuring interface ath0=lan5 (inet)
run-parts --verbose /etc/network/if-pre-up.d
Starting WPA wireless connection...
/etc/network/if-pre-up.d/0001xandros-wireless-tools: line 312: /usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config: No such file or directory
*** ERROR in WPA parameters. Aborting...
Error for wireless request "Set Mode" (8B06) :
SET failed on device ath0 ; Invalid argument.
cp /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
wpa_cli -p /var/tmp/wpa_supplicant reconfigure
Failed to connect to wpa_supplicant - wpa_ctrl_open: Not a directory
Failed to bring up lan5.As some point, did you uninstall the xandros-wpa-supplicant package? Or maybe you just deleted the /usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config script?
If either is so... your procedure for connecting will be slightly different than what is on the Wiki.
so if i reinstall the package or somehow get that file in there it should be the same procedure as the wiki right?
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Maybe I miss some items in the whole procedure.
However, I can not use the WEP enterprise after i updated the madwifi driver.
Therefore, I just write the script to copy and move the driver depend on which enterprise I want to use, then reboot manually.
Is there any solution to make the WEP work in the madwifi?
Or, is there any possibility to keep the original driver and new one in the different/ specific folder. Depend on the enterprise what i want to use, I can call them to use.
Sorry, I am the beginner of Linux. Maybe I use the complex method to instead the easy one.
Last edited by nakazima (2008-03-04 11:54:33 pm)
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mongol wrote:
mongol wrote:
im getting this error when trying to connect. i followed the wiki twice....please help. Thank you
Configuring interface ath0=lan5 (inet)
run-parts --verbose /etc/network/if-pre-up.d
Starting WPA wireless connection...
/etc/network/if-pre-up.d/0001xandros-wireless-tools: line 312: /usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config: No such file or directory
*** ERROR in WPA parameters. Aborting...
Error for wireless request "Set Mode" (8B06) :
SET failed on device ath0 ; Invalid argument.
cp /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf_MINE /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.ath0
wpa_cli -p /var/tmp/wpa_supplicant reconfigure
Failed to connect to wpa_supplicant - wpa_ctrl_open: Not a directory
Failed to bring up lan5.
I am getting the exact same problem, but haven't (intentionally) uninstalled any wpa packages. Where have the files gone I wonder? I'm tempted to reinstall the whole OS and try to follow the wiki, because at first I was following the instructions in this thread somewhat ad hoc, before i discovered the wiki entry.
My other question is the possibility that installing ubuntu will be an easier way to make things work.
Judging tentatively by the info in this thread: http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php? … 03#p206003
ubuntu at least has a nice gui with which to play with the advanced WPA settings. But does ubuntu have the drivers to run the atheros wireless properly? Any thoughts Bryan or anyone else?
And Bryan, thanks very much for the effort you're putting into these problems! You're a god among eeePC users... 
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Xobel wrote:
I am getting the exact same problem, but haven't (intentionally) uninstalled any wpa packages. Where have the files gone I wonder? I'm tempted to reinstall the whole OS and try to follow the wiki, because at first I was following the instructions in this thread somewhat ad hoc, before i discovered the wiki entry.
There may have been some instructions that had you remove the xandros-wpa-supplicant.. I haven't bothered to look. But that'd be somewhat detrimental to the whole wireless process that xandros has put together. The wireless tools are somewhat bundled together in some crazy way.
Xobel wrote:
My other question is the possibility that installing ubuntu will be an easier way to make things work.
Judging tentatively by the info in this thread: http://forum.eeeuser.com/viewtopic.php? … 03#p206003
ubuntu at least has a nice gui with which to play with the advanced WPA settings. But does ubuntu have the drivers to run the atheros wireless properly? Any thoughts Bryan or anyone else?
My opinion is to explore your options... and try to form an opinion based on your level of Linux expertise... and how much time you want to spend trying to get your hardware to work correctly. I tend to think that most Eee user's would like to have WPA working out of the box. I guess ASUS didn't anticipate this... or rushed the software to get the product into the market.
I like messing around with any OS... so staying with the Xandros distribution is fine with me (until I find something that INCREDIBLY frustrates me). I've already had to "wipe and load" the default Xandros twice. But I haven't quite got to the point where I want to install a new OS.
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I think I'm gonna try again, reinstall the Xandros OS as per the wiki, and follow the instructions in the wiki instead of the thread.
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Hi I was just wondering if there were any way of rolling back the steps I followed from post #28
I followed the steps laid out in post #28 on my eee but it failed on step 11 with error code 2
since then all connections to wpa networks fail 
.
If you could give me steps in restoring to the original state that would be great!
Thanks!
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I just re-read the Post #28 and found that xandros-wpa-supplicant was uninstalled in one of the steps. Gah.
I believe that the steps outlined in the wiki are good and that the only problems arise from determining which WPA parameters are necessary for connecting to specific networks.
As far as backing out of un-installing xandros-wpa-supplicant.... that seems to be difficult because it is not available in the apt repository. Perhaps one of our friends here could donote the space to put the files from that package in webspace. Here is the contents:
/usr/sbin/wpa_cli
/usr/sbin/wpa_passphrase
/usr/sbin/wpa_supplicant
/usr/sbin/xandros-wpa-config
/usr/sbin/wpa_gui
/usr/share/doc/xandros-wpa-supplicant/changelog.Debian.gz
/etc/network/if-pre-up.d/0001xandros-wireless-tools
/etc/network/if-post-down.d/0001xandros-wpa-down
Last edited by Bryan (2008-04-09 2:55:05 pm)
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