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Topic: MadWifi drivers, Getting them working

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jpeters

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Posted: Nov. 05 2006,08:30

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.

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Posted: Nov. 05 2006,16:35

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.

jpeters

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Posted: Nov. 05 2006,17:52

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

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Posted: Nov. 05 2006,21:22

rmmod ath_hal

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

jpeters

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Posted: Nov. 06 2006,03:20

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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