The ndis wrapper will only allow a wireless connection though, wont it? Monitor mode won't work, or will it?

A working driver is included with Backtrack4 R1, unless the ndiswrapper allows monitor...

I have done an apt-get upgrade before out of interest but then quickly reverted back to before the upgrade.

If I remember correctly there was a Broadcom driver update included in the updates. I...

I'm new to Linux, but my guess is that a swap file has been created. This wasn't happening on your USB stick because the OS was configured to load everything into ram.

Check...

I'm new to Linux but I've quickly learnt not to trust wicd so lets try and rule that out by connecting manually. Firstly, well done with disabling encryption on your router, thats a good...

By 'set up' I hope you mean you've disabled them. If your ever trying to troubleshoot a network problem disable any firewalls in case they are the cause. Also when your asking for help, please...

You will need to provide more information than that if you expect anyone to help you. I don't mean to sound rude, but always provide as much information as possible.

You need to find out what the...

I'm new to this but I've done a crap load of reading and testing and I think I can help you out here...

Firstly, you must use mon0. Do not use wlan0. EDIT: On further reading I'm not so sure now...

It's hard to understand your english, but I think I understand....

Are you JUST trying to access the internet?

OR

Are you trying to crack passwords, etc.? - If yes, you MUST use a USB...

There is no way that you have been researching for 5 days and not find a guide. pfft. Now I can see why the forum rules are so strict. Here: tutorial [Aircrack-ng]

50 bux says your not using a USB...

Ok, you should be reading and searching more but....

what do you get when you type: iwconfig
also try: ifconfig

Your close ;) the correct command is ifconfig wlan0 up

I'm new to linux, but I've quickly learnt not to trust wicd.

Reboot and try:

ifconfig wlan0 up
airodump-ng wlan0

airodump-ng is another way of scanning for networks and more importantly it...

Ok, I'm quite new to all this and have spent ages trying to get good information on this particular card so hopefully this helps someone like me in the future when they go Googling.

Found in my...