27 March, 2006

Wi-Fi

  • get WG511DCB.arm from prism54.com or somewhere else (not as easy to find as you'd think) [1.0.4.3.arm?]
  • rename it into isl3890
  • copy it into /lib/firmware
  • add "alias eth1 islpci_cb" to you /etc/modprobe
  • bring up the interface after instering the PCMCIA card - "/sbin/ifconfig eth1 up" (/sbin/ifconfig/ eth0 down)
  • it helps to have wlassistant installed (yum does it for you painfully enough)
  • Try to connect to the network of choice. Don't forget to select DHCP in the network config.
  • Cross your fingers and wait
  • Alternatively
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ndiswrapper
Unfortunately this involves patching and recompiling the kernel, which is always fun.

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