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Title: Modem/wifi Card
Post by: koan on September 22, 2007, 12:37:52 am
Hi

I have an SII BMS12C-J combined PHS modem and WiFi card I want to use with my 750 running the Sharp ROM.

When I insert the card there is no network icon in the status bar. I set the card up using the network wizard and was happily surfing the net. Now when I insert the card there is still no icon in the status bar.

I need a way to get the Z to mount this card I have already told it about.

Please don't tell me I have to set it up in the wizard every time I want to go online!
Title: Modem/wifi Card
Post by: speculatrix on September 24, 2007, 05:09:41 pm
just some quick notes

the config files are in /etc/pcmcia

you need to check using "cardctl ident" whether the card has a matching role in the config files - ensure it's not suspended "cardctl resume X" (X is 0 or 1, the slot number).

the wlan-ng.opts file is the definition of the wifi access points, this is generated from invidual config files which are created by the qtopia app; you have to edit that file to enable WPA.

so, if you can ensure the card is recognised and resumed when inserted, the wifi icon should appear automatically.
Title: Modem/wifi Card
Post by: koan on September 25, 2007, 09:05:15 pm
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so, if you can ensure the card is recognised and resumed when inserted, the wifi icon should appear automatically.
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Thanks for the advice:

If I try cardctl status I get the reply "no card" for both sockets.

Although it's nice to be able to use the WiFi; I'm more interested in setting up the modem part. I tried deleting the network setup via the GUI and try again but this time no response at all.
Title: Modem/wifi Card
Post by: koan on September 25, 2007, 09:40:01 pm
Unbelievable. Many times I inserted this card (CF type 1); I've inserted plenty of CF cards before too. It turns out I didn't push it in hard enough!

cardctl status

Socket 0:
 3.3V 16-bit PC Card

cardctl ident

Socket 0:
 product info: "SII", "PHS BMS12C-J"
 manfid: 0xc01e, 0x0000
 function: 2 (serial)