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So I have this little server that I've been working on as a hobby. But due to changes in living arrangements I have move and it won't have access to a wired lan. So I need to install a wireless adapter i had sitting around. But most tutorials I have run across are either out dated, or about ubuntu desktop and talk about things using a GUI.

So my question is firstly is there a utility for identifying and downloading drivers for new hardware. that would save my having this problem in the future.

If not, how do i go about installing said wireless NIC?

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There is no need to identify and download wireless drivers for Ubuntu because if your card is supported by that certain kernel version it is going to be loaded during boot and you are able to manage trough the gnome network manager clicking on the top right corner of your screen. It has Broadcom chip on it so it is 90% chance that this device is supported.

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ummm... ubuntu Server... i.e. no GUI, which means no clicky. >_< I'd like to avoid installing a GUI at all odds. I'm doing all the control of H2(my server) through SSH. – Narcolapser Oct 17 '09 at 22:04
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