[Tfug] usb-ethernet adapter

[Brian Murphy]

Quoting Robert D Zeigler <rdzeigle@u.arizona.edu>:
> Working on installing debian on a laptop... it's my first time on
> with a laptop. =/ Most of the install is ok, but I'm having trouble with 
> the network adapter. It's "SpeedStream SS1001". Typical suggestions 
> found via google are along the lines of "just try plugging it in". But, 
> that doesn't seem to work for me. I don't currently have another network 
> interface for this machine, so it's imperative that I get the adapter 
> working. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
>

Hey Robert!  I don't use debian or usb devices, so heres a stab in the dark.

I loaded up the kernel xconfig program (make xconfig), and clicked on
the "USB support" button.  In the next window, I scrolled down to USB
Network adaptors and hit "Help" on the first configurable item, the
Pegasus based device.  The help text says it has a list of supported
devices in linux/drivers/usb/pegasus.h.  So, I did a "less
drivers/usb/pegasus.h", searched for Speed (/Speed), and out came a
SpeedStream USB 10/100 Ethernet device.  The help text says the module
will be called pegasus.  Plug in the device, "modprobe pegasus" and see
where that gets you.  Not being a debian person, I don't know if your
default kernel supports USB, much less has this driver prebuilt.  Happy
hunting!

Brian