10 tools to connect to wireless networks in Linux

"I spend much of my time on wireless networks. The distribution of Linux I’m using and the hardware I’m using will dictate which application I use to connect to any given access point. Some of these tools are distribution independent. Some are not. Some were created for a specific desktop but will still work with other desktops.

"For many mobile Linux users, being able to connect via wireless is just a matter of finding the right tool. Here are 10 of them that will help you connect your Linux laptop to a wireless access point. If one doesn’t work (or install), try another. Eventually you’ll get connected."

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