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#1 2018-08-09 04:05:36
- cds60601
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[SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Hello all
I have made up my mind to start moving away from Debian to Arch due to the need to have newer packages (KiCad comes to mind).
While I understand that it is recommended to do your initial install via Ethernet - is there a wiki or docs that I can access that will allow me to do the initial
install from USB media (I have that already) and make use of my wifi network?
I can access my router via ether but would prefer not to have to sit in the basement for an install, lol - Im lazy 
Anyways - would appreciate any info.
Cheers
Chris
Last edited by cds60601 (2018-08-09 22:41:28)
Yeah, 220, 221. Whatever it takes.
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#2 2018-08-09 04:13:45
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Depends on your card and if the driver is included in the current kernel. You can boot from the live image and test. If it is, you can connect normally, following these steps:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Wi … figuration
If you need to manually install the driver, that can be done from a USB drive, but is slightly more complicated.
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#3 2018-08-09 04:14:14
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Just as it says in the Installation guide.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/In … e_Internet
As long as the driver (and firmware, if necessary) is available, it's no different than connecting to wireless after you install.
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#4 2018-08-09 04:19:11
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Outstanding! Thank for the quick replies.
I assume the LiveCD is:
Current Release: 2018.08.01
Included Kernel: 4.17.11
ISO Size: 573.0 MB
Yeah, 220, 221. Whatever it takes.
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#5 2018-08-09 04:20:44
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Correct.
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#6 2018-08-09 04:27:14
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Looks like I'll be in good shape: rt2800usb
Cheers
Chris
Yeah, 220, 221. Whatever it takes.
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#7 2018-08-09 04:29:06
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Please remember to mark your thread as [Solved] by editing your first post and prepending it to the title.
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#8 2018-08-09 04:30:29
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
I will certainly do so - I would like to keep this open pending my install. If there are objections, I can marked it and repost if I need to.
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#9 2018-08-09 04:41:42
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Re: [SOLVED] Install via wireless?
Well, this has answered your question about the possibility of wireless install. Any other questions you have will be separate issues presumably about any difficulties you face in the actual process.
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