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Model Specific Forums => Sharp Zaurus => Zaurus - pdaXrom => Topic started by: Andmann on July 01, 2007, 10:23:54 am

Title: Wireless Not Working At All :(
Post by: Andmann on July 01, 2007, 10:23:54 am

Hi all,

I am running R198 SP8 on a C1000.
I have 2 wireless cards. The ambicom 1100 card and the symbol spectrum card.

At this point the Ambicom cards light flashes and that’s it. I have to bring up the wlan0 interface to get it to be seen with ifconfig.

I can't get the Symbol card to do anything. I have found and put the files in the correct spot as posted here but still no go.

I have the latest wifi radar and all the goodies.
I don't use the unit all that much because I don't have any access. I would love to be able to scan for wireless networks and then log into which one I can or have access too.
I run WPA at home and would love to get it going on that as I am sure more users would.
If my cards are too old then I would like to upgrade the firmware if I have to so long as someone lets me know how and where I can get the firmware.

If I have to will be go out and buy a brand-new card if someone can let me know which card is the best for scanning and WPA etc.

Sorry for this being long but I really want to get it up and running and finally in a state that allows me to use it and enjoy it.

Thanks in advance.

Andreas

Title: Wireless Not Working At All :(
Post by: Capn_Fish on July 01, 2007, 10:46:10 am

When I use my Ambicom card, you have to configure it to get it to work. To get on to any close open network, try

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iwconfig wlan0 mode managed essid any;dhcpcd wlan0
Or install my Wlanconfig2 tool. I'm going to try to add in WPA, so it may become more useful to you later.

Title: Wireless Not Working At All :(
Post by: Fushnchupsh on July 01, 2007, 10:46:24 am

Aye, zeigerpuppy and IU have been working to find some sort of solution.  However, speaking for myself I am not a gifted coder or anything of the sort.  The card worked before I installed the sp's (after dropping the firmware in the right spot).  Something must have broken inbetween.  Dmesg and cardctl ident id the card, as well.  

Since the net has been a defunct function I haven't really been using my Z all that much.

--Fishj

Title: Wireless Not Working At All :(
Post by: Andmann on July 02, 2007, 12:20:26 am

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When I use my Ambicom card, you have to configure it to get it to work. To get on to any close open network, try

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iwconfig wlan0 mode managed essid any;dhcpcd wlan0
Or install my Wlanconfig2 tool. I'm going to try to add in WPA, so it may become more useful to you later.
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Hey thanks, Your iwconfig suggestion got it up no probs.

I am going to search for you tool now and give it a shot.

thanks again.

Title: Wireless Not Working At All :(
Post by: Capn_Fish on July 02, 2007, 09:52:47 am

It's in the first post of the "New Wireless Config Utility" thread.