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Make sure to try the newest version. You will need to install the loadable binary firmware provided on http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php as required by the driver. | Make sure to try the newest version. You will need to install the loadable binary firmware provided on http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php as required by the driver. | ||
| − | To turn off the radio on boot-up load ipw2100 with option disable=1. | + | To turn off the radio on boot-up load ipw2100 with option disable=1, i.e. {{cmdroot|1=modprobe ipw2100 disable=1}}. |
=== Related links === | === Related links === | ||
Revision as of 02:10, 19 August 2005
Contents
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Driver for WiFi
Linux driver for the 802.11b NIC - miniPCI cards - found in Centrino laptops.
The following adapter sold by IBM uses this chipset:
Project Homepage / Availability
http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/
Packages
- Fedora Packages: http://www.atrpms.net/name/ipw2100/
- Mandrake Packages: modules included in stock kernel packages
Status
In development but usable. Version 1.0.5 works quite well with kernel 2.6.10.
Additional Comments
Make sure to try the newest version. You will need to install the loadable binary firmware provided on http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php as required by the driver.
To turn off the radio on boot-up load ipw2100 with option disable=1, i.e. # modprobe ipw2100 disable=1.
