Do I need Ethernet?

Hi all,
I just downloaded Pi MusicBox, and it is currently running the initial boot sequence. However, I did not have an Ethernet cable hanging around, so I was planning on using a USB wireless adapter to connect to the Internet, and eventually, my phone. However, it has been trying for the past 15 minutes to run /etc/init.d/networking restart. It cannot find the module p80211, which leads to a fatal error. Any help is appreciated!
Thanks, Calvin

It shouldn’t need ethernet providing you correctly enter your wifi details
in the settings file before you boot. The problem could be due to to system
being unable to recognise your wireless adapter, but some users have
reported the problem you describe even when using known good adapters but
then resolved it by trying a different usb power supply. What wireless
adapter do you have?

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