Not sure if this deserves to be in the "How To" section, but I figured it might save someone a few headaches and a lot of googling.
Download:
http://www.orbit-lab.org/kernel/comp...2.6.33.tar.bz2
Type this command one by one :
tar -xf /root/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2
cd compat-wireless-2.6.33
make
make install
shutdown now -r
Once Rebooted :
start-network
Then, Wicd Manager=>Preferences=>Wireless Interface: wlan0
Refresh and you should see some wireless networks.
Thanks to dustyboner for directing me to the compat drivers.
****kukubau was able to get it working using these commands. Anyone that tries either of these, please let me know if they work.
tar -xf /path/to/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2 - latest stable compat-wireless drivers
cd /path/to/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2
./scripts/driver-select - it will show you a list of supported hardware
./scripts/driver-select <driver-name> - VERY IMPORTANT - WRITE THE DRIVER FOR YOUR CARD. FOR ATHEROS - ath9k
so
./scripts/driver-select ath9k
make
sudo make install
Okay done!
if this tutorial is not working for you , you mus going to http://backtrack-linux.org for more information ..
Thanks for watching , and see you !!!