Networking :: MadWifi drivers

Many thanks to Roberts for the MadWifi drivers. I had several 802.11A cards that connected using iwconfig, but then wouldn't load any content into the browser. In order to get the MadWIfi drivers working, I had to boot the computer WITHOUT the card (so that the default drivers don't load), and then plug in the card after loading the MadWifi modules. I don't know why, but the default drivers worked for a while, and then suddenly quit.

What default modues are loading?
Perhaps you could rmmod them and that way not have to boot without the card? If it works then add the rmmod to your /opt/bootlocal.sh You may also need to boot with nodhcp as well.

When I type "iwconfig" it shows info for ath0. I'm not sure how to remove the loaded module; "rmmod iwconfig" doesn't work ( I'm familiar with "rmmod ndiswrapper") When booting with the card installed, I get warning messages about "tainted" licenses for the /lib/modules/2.4.26/net/ath_hal.o module. Both it and ath_pci.o are listed in the /lib/modules/2.4.26/net directory. THANKS

rmmod ath_hal

tainted licenses just mean that's its not under GPL, so it doesn't matter.

Typing rmmod ath_hal lets me know the device is busy. I tried unplugging the card...same thing. Seems like I have to reboot without the card in to begin with, unless there is a way to first relieve it of whatever it is trying to do.

Thanks

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