10 tools to connect to wireless networks in Linux | Linux Today

10 tools to connect to wireless networks in Linux

Written By
JW
Jack Wallen
Jul 15, 2009

“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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JW

Jack Wallen

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