Anyone get a Netgear DG834N wireless modem/router?

[Diss]

and if so does it work in Linux (specifically ubuntu?) - only i couldn't see any reference to it on the linux compatibility website

to be even more specific i suppose its whether the 'draft N' bit works in linux

thanks

diss

 

[LizardKing]

If it uses ethernet then it will work

 

[SiriusB]

Why wouldn't it work in Linux?

 

[Diss]

Why wouldn't it work in Linux?

i suppose i was wondering if wireless N work as its fairly new - my knowledge on things is pretty limited

thanks

diss

 

[Rainmaker]

Diss, unlike USB modems and winmodems (for example), routers are operating system independent. The Netgear (and most other routers) actually run embedded Linux themselves!

When you power them on, Linux boots up inside the router and runs the connection routines. As the configuration of the router is done via web interface (i.e. using your web browser) it doesn't matter if you're running Windows, Linux, OS X or whatever.

As was mentioned, you'll need to find a Linux compatible wifi card if you don't have one already, or else use ndiswrapper to load a Windows driver onto Linux. Netgear cards, and anything with an Atheros or Intel chipset should be fine using Linux drivers

 

[Diss]

thanks rainmaker
that clarifies things greatly and OCUK will be receiving my order in the coming weeks

much appreciated

diss