How to get Atheros AR9287 Chipset Working in Back|Track

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

Code:

tar -xf /root/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2
cd compat-wireless-2.6.33
make
make install
shutdown now -r

Once rebooted:

Code:

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.

Code:

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 - VERY IMPORTANT - WRITE THE DRIVER FOR YOUR CARD. FOR ATHEROS - ath9k

so

./scripts/driver-select ath9k

make

sudo make install