[SOLVED] Problem with edimax wifi adapter

[IriDium]

1) Make sure the adaptor is working - test it on another machine.
2) Make sure the adaptor is in a powered Hub - they can use more than 100ma
3) Network manager is not required - and fails in RC1
4) Check that the adaptor has been recognised - run dmesg|grep WLAN
5) Use the SSH xbian-config - it has always worked for me.
6) You don't need to change the encryption type.
7) That's $60
8) Be patient.

My betting is on the adaptor not working, or not enough power to it.