Topic: Kernel-headers on SME 6.01

[MorayJ]

Hi,

I've tried searching this forum and am afraid that I might be missing something.

I'm trying to install ndiswrapper on my SME server 6.01 (fresh install with a yum upgrade) and ndiswrapper needs building. So I've got to install kernel-source.

This doesn't seem to be available through yum, unless there is a reliable source that I can add to my sources list.

In the meantime, I've plunged into dependency hell, downloading various required bits - gcc, cpp, kernel-source.

But  I think (from memory) kernel-source requires kernel-headers and I can't find a kernel-headers rpm anywhere.

I've probably got confused about what I'm looking for at some point. Are the headers part of another rpm? Or do I have to reinstall the kernel and choose to have source installed?

Anyway, thanks for any pointers

Moray

[CharlieBrady]

I'm trying to install ndiswrapper on my SME server 6.01 (fresh install with a yum upgrade) and ndiswrapper needs building. So I've got to install kernel-source.

SME server is not a development workstation. It doesn't have any development tools at all. I'd recommend that you use a RedHat 7.3 workstation, updated from Fedora Legacy repositories.

In any case, I'd advise you just to use a wireless router for your wireless clients. If you really think you must install wireless hardware directly in your SME server, find hardware which has a native driver - don't use ndiswrapper.

[MorayJ]

Thanks for the response. Very helpful insight into the nature of SME.

I'm not using SME as the gateway, but thought I could pop it in the attic as it is just acting as a server, so that it's not in the way and wires seemed a pain.

Can anyone recommend any particular wireless cards that would work out of the box?

Thanks again
Moray

[dhardy]

If you want to go 'remote' without lan cables look at powerline networking or try a wifi-lan bridge (these are generally marketed for games consoles).

Here's a link to some on NetGears site ....
http://www.netgear.com/products/consumer/prod_ethernet_bridges_wireless_hm.php

HTH

David.

[MorayJ]

Ok, I'd not really heard about these wifi-lan bridges.

Might be just the job - thanks

Moray