Getting Wi-fi on PSUbuntu 7.10

Guernica_ · Aug 7, 2008

Hi guys.

I've recently installed PSUbuntu 7.10 onto my PS3. After 2/3 long days, I finally managed to install it, change my screen resolution and get no where with trying to get my wi-fi to work.

Basically, I'm asking for any noob-friendly help. I can work my way around the system (use Terminal, etc.) however I think I need a step-by-step guide on how to get this to work.

http://psubuntu.com/2007/11/10/ps3-firmware-20-breaks-wifi
This guide only causes the kboot to hang, thus my only option is to boot 'old' at the kboot.

http://psubuntu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=161&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30
I have a feeling this is my best bet, 4th post down.

#!/bin/bash

# Update repositories and update system (-y Assume Yes to all queries and do not prompt)
# install rpm program
sudo apt-get -y update && sudo apt-get -y upgrade
SUDO APT-GET INSTALL RPM

# Go to homefolder
# create directory kernelupdate20080609
# move to created directory
# download CELL-Linux-CL_20080609-ADDON.iso
# go back to home folder with cd
cd
mkdir ~/kernelupdate20080609
cd ~/kernelupdate20080609
wget -c http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/ker...3-distro-kit/CELL-Linux-CL_20080609-ADDON.iso
cd

# Unmount /media/cdrom0 if something happens to be mounted there (should give error)
# and mount .iso file as "virtual cd" to folder /media/cdrom0
sudo umount /media/cdrom0
sudo mount -o loop -t iso9660 ~/kernelupdate20080609/CELL-Linux-CL_20080609-ADDON.iso /media/cdrom0

# Create extracted_files folder
# Change folder to extracted_files
# Copy .rpm file to extracted_files directory and extract rpm file.
# Then copy files (config-2.6.25.4 System.map-2.6.25.4 vmlinux-2.6.25.4) to directory /boot
# Copy initrd.img-2.6.25.4 from "virtual cd" folder to boot directory
# Copy extracted modules directory to proper place
# Go to extracted modules directory
# Copy 2.6.25.4 directory to /lib/modules/ directory
mkdir ~/kernelupdate20080609/extracted_files/
cd ~/kernelupdate20080609/extracted_files/
cp /media/cdrom0/target/kernel-2.6.25.4-20080609.ppc64.rpm ~/kernelupdate20080609/extracted_files/
rpm2cpio kernel-2.6.25.4-20080609.ppc64.rpm | cpio -idmv
sudo cp ~/kernelupdate20080609/extracted_files/boot/* /boot/
sudo cp /media/cdrom0/target/initrd.img-2.6.25.4 /boot/
cd ~/kernelupdate20080609/extracted_files/lib/modules
sudo cp -pr 2.6.25.4/ /lib/modules/

# Make backup of old kboot.conf to file name kboot.conf_newbackup
# Move /etc/ folder
sudo cp /etc/kboot.conf /etc/kboot.conf_newbackup
cd /etc/

# Edit line linux= vmlinux to vmlinux-2.6.25.4
# Edit line linux= initrd.img to initrd.img-2.6.25.4
# Remove quiet parameter from linux= line
# Remove splash parameter from linux= line
sudo sed -i '/^linux=/s/vmlinux/vmlinux-2.6.25.4/' /etc/kboot.conf
sudo sed -i '/^linux=/s/initrd.img/initrd.img-2.6.25.4/' /etc/kboot.conf
sudo sed -i '/^linux=/s/ quiet//' /etc/kboot.conf
sudo sed -i '/^linux=/s/ splash//' /etc/kboot.conf

# Update initramfs
# depmod - handle dependency descriptions for loadable kernel modules
sudo update-initramfs -k 2.6.25.4 -u
sudo depmod -a

# Create PS3 to homefolder
# Create subdirectory otheros under PS3 directory
# Copy new otheros.bld file from "virtual cd" to your home folder PS3/otheros
# Unmount downloaded .iso file "virtual cd"
mkdir ~/PS3/
mkdir ~/PS3/otheros/
sudo cp /media/cdrom0/PS3/otheros/otheros.bld ~/PS3/otheros/
sudo umount /media/cdrom0

echo " IMPORTANT NOTES. SED COMMANDS HAVE FAILED UNLESS THIS SCRIPT HAS BEEN DONE ON CLEAN INSTALL. CHECK THAT LINES ARE OK IN YOUR SYSTEM AFTER SCRIPT. HERE IS EXAMPLE HOW YOUR /ETC/KBOOT.CONF LINUX= LINE SHOULD LOOK, BUT DO NOT COPY UUID OF THIS EXAMPLE TO YOUR KBOOT.CONF OR YOUR SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO BOOT "

echo " linux='/boot/vmlinux-2.6.25.4 initrd=/boot/initrd.img-2.6.25.4 root=UUID=0151c3d3-6f40-49a1-8f24-897e22a45ecb' "

echo "New otheros.bld file can be found from your home folder under PS3 folder. Copy it to USB stick or burn it to CD, reboot to XMB and install it. Script has ended."
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The CAPS part of the code above is where I'm stuck at. Basically, I don't have any internet access (wired) and I don't know how to install RPM without it.

It just seems like one big hassle, but I really want to get this working. So, any help would be extremely appreciated.

Thanks alot guys.

OzMick · Aug 7, 2008

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/474233

Unless you have a distro with the wireless drivers packaged in, you're going to need a wired connection to do anything, or you're going to need to otherwise download the required packages and add them to your cache or install them manually. Someone in the forum the above post links to can probably help you.

OzMick · Aug 7, 2008

This thread can probably be closed, looks like this one is a duplicate cross post. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/690107

Guernica_ · Aug 7, 2008

Thanks for the reply.

Yeah, it was help I needed to offline manually install the packages :/

HOWEVER, after 3 days, I remembered that I have a really long Network cable in my downstairs study. D'oh...

So, I can finally access the net from Ubuntu, although I would love to get wi-fi (I can't see my mother being happy that there's a cable running through her house...)

Anyway, I'll try out the above code now. Thanks for your help anyway, OzMick

Guernica_ · Aug 7, 2008

Just an update; I did manage to install the above update.

However, the wireless is still yet to work.

I can view and try to connect to my router, however it won't actually connect, even when I give it no protection. I'm getting pretty frustrated at it all

Can anybody please help?

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