[TriLUG] wlan setup

[Kevin - The Alchemist - Sonney]

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On Thu, 2002-03-28 at 09:28, Geoff Purdy wrote:
> Thanks that should give me a good start.  I'll give that a try at home th=
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> evening.  Which section of the /etc/pcmcia/wireless.opts file does it go =
in? =20
> As I recall, there are a bunch of sections some of which appear to be rel=
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> to ad-hoc networks.  Or do I include only the above lines in wireless.opt=
s?

I put it first and commented out all the "generic" stuff.=20

> Also, did you have to flash the firmware before using the Orinoco card un=
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> linux?  I read an O'Reilly article (=20

Nope. We did upgrade the firmware (my sysadmin did it for me) not that
long ago, so if you can, do it.=20

> http://www.oreillynet.com/lpt/a//wireless/2000/11/03/wavelan.html ) which=
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> recommended (required?) flashing the firmware in the PC card before use. =
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> Given that the software to flash the firmware requires Windows, which I d=
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> have, I'd like to postpone that part if it isn't necessary.

FYI - this is why I keep the pre-installed partition on my laptop. The
manufacturers don't always include DOS or Linux compatible BIOS or
firmware flash upgrade programs.=20

HTH....

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