Ralink RT61

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This guide was written to help the reader, who wishes to install & run RT61-based wireless card, such as EDIMAX EW-7128G.

Kernel Configuration
First, Make sure that these following lines are present inside the kernel's .config, which is located at /usr/src/linux/. This guide utilizes the driver that is included in the kernel, so there is no need to install ralink-rt61 driver from the portage.

Compile and install the kernel after the new configuration has been saved. Refer to the official kernel update guide for deeper explanation.

Second, enter this command to enable the module to load automatically during the boot-up.

Third, obtain the firmware by either emerging net-wireless/rt61-firmware, or downloading the latest firmware from ralink's website and putting all three .bin files inside /lib/firmware. Restart the PC, and don't forget to boot into the new kernel.

Connecting to a wireless network
Refer to the wireless network connection article for details on connecting to a network.

Final Configuration
Create a soft link between net.lo and net.wlan0.

Next, input the following command to activate the card.

If one is connected to wired network, do this, otherwise skip to the next step.

Finally, finish the hard work.