Unable to scan for networks

[mikemonk]

I am new to BackTack, and just downloaded the VMWare image for WEP testing.

However, I am unable to scan for any networks using my wireless network adapter. It looks to be activated in VMWare, and the power light is on, but none of the scanning tools are working.

I have attached a screenshot of what comes up when I do an iwconfig - it tells me there is no wireless extension.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[purehate]

maybe the FAQ has some information on VMware and wireless.

[mikemonk]

I looked in the FAQ and did a search, but I couldn't find out how to resolve the issue. I do have a D-Link USB network card.

[DarkDavil]

Doesn't a VM NOT allow the wifi part to work?....FAQ

[incredible]

well i think there is a problem with configuring your VMware...

it should be like this :

root@bt:~# iwconfig
lo        no wireless extensions.

eth0      no wireless extensions.

eth1      IEEE 802.11g  ESSID:"impossible"
          Mode:Managed  Frequency:2.437 GHz  Access Point: 00:*5:86:**:AA:72
          Bit Rate:5.5 Mb/s   Tx-Power=20 dBm   Sensitivity=8/0
          Retry limit:7   RTS thr:off   Fragment thr:off
          Encryption key:off
          Power Management:off
          Link Quality=42/100  Signal level=-75 dBm  Noise level=-87 dBm
          Rx invalid nwid:0  Rx invalid crypt:0  Rx invalid frag:0
          Tx excessive retries:475  Invalid misc:0   Missed beacon:1

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i typed ** in my mac adress only because of myself
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[mikemonk]

Thanks for the advice. I still couldn't get VMWare to work, so I just did a dual boot install. Works great!

[incredible]

It must work in VMware but never mind...its good if you find out way how to use it..

nice to hear its working

cheers