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    Dell 1501 wireless pcie card -

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by betg1492, Mar 14, 2012.

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    I hope this is the right place to ask this! anyways i just have one simple question i have a dell 1501 wireless pcie card if i run any linux distro in vmware will the guest operating systems find it and be able to scan for signals! Cause i know vmware emulates your system including your NIC! i know some onboard NICs work inside linux in VMware i didnt know if mine could so anyone with experience could tell me if it does or how to do so if possible!
     
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    Any network connections are virtual bridge adapters in virtualbox, these emulate a wired connection. The host OS is responsible for the management of the wireless link.
     
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    right so there is no way for linux inside vmware to recognize your NIC as say WLAN0 or ETH0?
     
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    okay ill give this a go thanks
     
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    Make sure your system has an intel CPU with vt-d or AMD with IOMMU, and that it is enabled in the BIOS. That is one of the basic requirements.
     
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    I hate to ask this but if you could give a simple walk though of this or a place were i could find one i would be forever grateful

    and it does
     
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    okay thanks man
     
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