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  * Source previously packaged in DebianPkg:rt2500-source, removed from Debian to resolve bug DebianBug:563429.   * Source previously packaged in [[DebianPts:rt2500|rt2500-source]], removed from Debian to resolve bug DebianBug:563429.
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  * Source previously packaged in DebPkg:rt2x00-source, removed from Debian to resolve bug DebianBug:474189.   * Source previously packaged in [[DebianPts:rt2x00|rt2x00-source]], removed from Debian to resolve bug DebianBug:474189.
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The rt2500pci driver is included in the mainline kernel since 2.6.24. It is included as a module in Debian kernel images. The rt2500pci driver is included in the mainline Linux kernel since version 2.6.24. It is included as a module in Debian kernel images.
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<<Anchor(rt2500pci-lenny)>>
<<Anchor(rt2500pci-squeeze)>>
=== Lenny, Squeeze ===
Using [[DebianEtch|Etch]]? [[#rt2500pci-etch|Skip to the Etch section]].

As drivers from the rt2x00 project are included in the mainline kernel, the rt2500pci driver is present on your system.

 1. Install the DebPkg:wireless-tools package: {{{
aptitude update
aptitude install wireless-tools
}}}
 1. The necessary kernel module should be [[Modules|automatically loaded]]. If necessary, it can be manually loaded via: {{{
modprobe rt2500pci
}}}
 1. Verify your device has an available interface: {{{
iwconfig
}}}
 1. Raise the interface to activate the radio, for example: {{{
ifconfig wlan0 up
}}}
 1. [[WiFi/HowToUse|Configure]] your wireless interface as appropriate.

<<Anchor(rt2500pci-etch)>>
<<Anchor(rt2500pci-etch2618)>>
=== Etch with 2.6.18 kernel ===
<!> Although an DebPkg:etch/rt2x00-source package is available, this version is considered experimental and only supports a small number of devices. The devices which are supported are likely to encounter issues.

It is ''highly recommended'' to use an [[EtchAndAHalf]] kernel image, which will provide your system with an updated rt2500pci driver included as part of the kernel. You will not need to use DebPkg:etch/rt2x00-source.

Install an [[EtchAndAHalf]] kernel image ({{{apt-cache search linux-image-2.6- | grep etchnhalf}}} and install a package appropriate for your system), restart your system to boot using this kernel, then follow the [[#rt2500pci-etch2624|Etch with 2.6.24 kernel]] procedure below.

<<Anchor(rt2500pci-etch2624)>>
=== Etch with 2.6.24 kernel ===
As drivers from the rt2x00 project are included in the mainline kernel, the rt2500pci driver is present on your system.

 . <!> The rt2500pci driver is not present in the stock 2.6.18 kernel.
 . Install an [[EtchAndAHalf]] kernel: {{{apt-cache search linux-image-2.6- | grep etchnhalf}}} and install a package appropriate for your system.
 . Restart your system with this kernel before continuing.
##
 1. Install the DebPkg:etch/wireless-tools package: {{{
aptitude update		  1. Install the DebianPkg:wireless-tools package: {{{
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The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rt2500pci}}} on Lenny. The following list is based on the ''alias'' fields of {{{modinfo rt2500pci}}} in Debian 2.6.26 (2.6.26-25lenny1) kernel images.
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PCI: 1814:0201 RaLink RT2500 802.11g Cardbus/mini-PCI PCI: 1814:0201 RaLink RT2500 802.11g
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 * [[rt2500usb]] - Ralink RT2500USB/RT2571 devices
 * [[rt61pci]] - Ralink RT2501/RT2561, RT2600/RT2661 (RT61) devices
 * [[WiFi/rt73]] - Ralink RT2501USB/RT2571W (RT73) devices

Translation(s): English, Français

Ralink RT2500/RT2560 devices

This page describes how to enable support for WiFi devices based on the Ralink RT2500 (non-USB) chipset on Debian systems.

Contents

  1. Ralink RT2500/RT2560 devices
    1. Drivers
    2. Installation
    3. Supported Devices
    4. See Also
    5. External Links

Drivers

The Ralink RT2500 802.11g wireless LAN chipset is supported by three native drivers:

  • rt2500 (Legacy driver)

    • Released by Ralink under the GPL.
    • Not generally recommended for use.
  • rt2500 (Enhanced legacy driver)
    • Previously maintained by the rt2x00 project.

    • Source previously packaged in rt2500-source, removed from Debian to resolve bug 563429.

  • rt2500pci (Next-generation driver)

    • The recommended driver to use.
    • Included in the mainline kernel starting from 2.6.24.

    • Source previously packaged in rt2x00-source, removed from Debian to resolve bug 474189.

The next-generation driver is maintained by the rt2x00 project. Supported devices are listed at the end of this page.

This page only details installation of the next-generation driver (rt2500pci). No firmware from userspace is required.

Installation

The rt2500pci driver is included in the mainline Linux kernel since version 2.6.24. It is included as a module in Debian kernel images.

  1. Install the wireless-tools package: 

    aptitude install wireless-tools

  2. The necessary kernel module should be automatically loaded. If necessary, it can be manually loaded via: 

    modprobe rt2500pci

  3. Verify your device has an available interface: 

    iwconfig

  4. Raise the interface to activate the radio, for example: 

    ifconfig wlan0 up

  5. Configure your wireless interface as appropriate.

Supported Devices

The page HowToIdentifyADevice/PCI explains how to identify a PCI device.

The following list is based on the alias fields of modinfo rt2500pci in Debian 2.6.26 (2.6.26-25lenny1) kernel images. 

  • PCI: 1814:0201 RaLink RT2500 802.11g

See Also

CategoryHardware | CategoryWireless