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Gemtek Usb Wireless? What kext to use to get it up and running

I have a Gemtek Usb Wireless and I'm trying to get it working. I'm running iDeneb 10.5.5. What kext or driver do I need to get this working? Device Description :USB Wireless 802.11 b/g Adaptor Device ID: 15A9-0004 Device Class:FF / FF…

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@Alphaman Published 2009-01-11
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Leopard 10.5
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7,707 historical reads · 2 curated field notes (from 4 dispatches) · 2009-01-11 – 2009-11-04
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I have a Gemtek Usb Wireless and I'm trying to get it working. I'm running iDeneb 10.5.5. What kext or driver do I need to get this working?

Device Description :USB Wireless 802.11 b/g Adaptor
Device ID: 15A9-0004
Device Class:FF / FF
Device Protocol: FF
Manufacturer: Gemtek
Product: USB Wireless 802.11b/g adaptor
Supported USB Version: 2.00
Current Speed: High (USB 2.0)

[Edit] How do I find my wireless chipset?

Any Help greatly appreciated!

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Author Update #1 @Alphaman 2009-01-12

On Windows Xp the USB Wireless 802.11 b/g Adaptor reads as a Ralink Wireless Lan Card and it connects to the internet fine. So I don't know what's up with it when I go into Leo?

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@AlphamanPrimary Author22009-01-11 → 2009-01-12
@diskeeperContributor12009-01-12
@ynolContributor12009-11-04