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=== Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter ===
 
 
This is a Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter that is installed in a Mini-PCI slot.
 
This is a Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter that is installed in a Mini-PCI slot.
=== Features ===
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== Features ==
 
* Chipset: Intel 2200
 
* Chipset: Intel 2200
 
* IEEE Standards: 802.11b, 802.11g
 
* IEEE Standards: 802.11b, 802.11g
 
* PCI ID: 8086:4220<br>
 
* PCI ID: 8086:4220<br>
 
* Operating temperature: 0 to 80 degrees Celsius
 
* Operating temperature: 0 to 80 degrees Celsius
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* Maximum transmit power(as reported by ipw2200): 100mW
 
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[[image:mini-pci-wifi-card.gif|Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter]]
 
[[image:mini-pci-wifi-card.gif|Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter]]
 
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== IBM Partnumbers ==
See the [http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/pro2200bg/ support page] and [ftp://download.intel.com/network/connectivity/resources/doc_library/tech_brief/2200bg_prodbrief.pdf Product Overview] from Intel.
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* IBM Option PN (NA): 73P2801
 
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* IBM Option PN (WW): 73P2802
=== IBM Partnumbers ===
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* IBM FRU PN (NA): 93P4168, 93P3483
IBM Option PN (NA): 73P2801<br>
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* IBM FRU PN (WW): 93P4170, 93P3485
IBM Option PN (WW): 73P2802<br>
 
IBM FRU PN (NA): 93P4168, 93P3483<br>
 
IBM FRU PN (WW): 93P4170, 93P3485<br>
 
 
{{NOTE| Only the IBM Parts will work, any other parts will give an 1802 error on Post because the sub-vendor PCI ID is different, see [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]] for more details and solutions.}}
 
{{NOTE| Only the IBM Parts will work, any other parts will give an 1802 error on Post because the sub-vendor PCI ID is different, see [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]] for more details and solutions.}}
  
=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===
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== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ==
 
* Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 BG Mini-PCI Adapter from IBM
 
* Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 BG Mini-PCI Adapter from IBM
 
* 802.11b/g Intel wireless card
 
* 802.11b/g Intel wireless card
  
=== Linux WiFi driver ===
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== Support ==
This adapter works with the [[ipw2200]] driver. Make sure you have installed the firmware! The ipw2200 documentation will tell you where to find these firmware files and where to install those.
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This adapter is supported by the Linux [[ipw2200]] driver.
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== Problems ==
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There are countless reports of stability issues in public forums. Intel recognises at least [http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-006205.htm one compatibility problem with some APs] and advises to disable the power saving feature.
  
'''Note:''' The [[ipw2200]] driver up to version 1.0.6 (in combination with some newer kernels) had a problem getting DHCP leases (it turned out to be a bug in the broadcasting code). Version 1.0.7 seems to have fixed this.
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Some people seem to achieve stability using a random combination of these workarounds:
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* disable power savings as explained by Intel above
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* upgrade/downgrade driver
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* upgrade AP firmware / try a different AP
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* disable 802.11g and stick to 802.11b
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* tweaking other driver settings
  
'''Note:''' The [[ipw2200]] driver versions that were installed by default with Mandriva 2006, SUSE 10.0 and Kubuntu 5.1 all caused my T43 to freeze after several minutes of intensive communication. Installing the latest ieee80211+firmware+driver (driver version 1.1.3, firmware 3.0) from the web solved the problem.
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On linux, forcing a rate reduction was enough to fix the problem (adaptive rate does not seem to work)
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iwconfig eth1 rate 1M
  
=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===
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== ThinkPads this card may be found in ==
 
* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
 
* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
 
* {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
 
* {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
* {{X32}}
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* {{X31}}, {{X32}}
 
* {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
 
* {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
 
* {{Z60m}}
 
* {{Z60m}}
  
===Related Links ===
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== Related Links ==
*Specifications: [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54903 MIGR-54903]
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* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54903 MIGR-54903 Specification]
*Users Guide: [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54910 MIGR-54910]
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* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54910 MIGR-54910 Users' Guide]
*Service Parts: [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54904 MIGR-54904]
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* [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54904 MIGR-54904 Service Parts]
 
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* [http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/pro2200bg/ Official support page]
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* [ftp://download.intel.com/network/connectivity/resources/doc_library/tech_brief/2200bg_prodbrief.htm Product Overview]
  
[[Category:Components]]
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[[Category:WLAN Adapters]]

Latest revision as of 12:24, 16 November 2020

This is a Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter that is installed in a Mini-PCI slot.

Features

  • Chipset: Intel 2200
  • IEEE Standards: 802.11b, 802.11g
  • PCI ID: 8086:4220
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 80 degrees Celsius
  • Maximum transmit power(as reported by ipw2200): 100mW

Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter

IBM Partnumbers

  • IBM Option PN (NA): 73P2801
  • IBM Option PN (WW): 73P2802
  • IBM FRU PN (NA): 93P4168, 93P3483
  • IBM FRU PN (WW): 93P4170, 93P3485
NOTE!
Only the IBM Parts will work, any other parts will give an 1802 error on Post because the sub-vendor PCI ID is different, see Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card for more details and solutions.

Also known (in IBM literature) as....

  • Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 BG Mini-PCI Adapter from IBM
  • 802.11b/g Intel wireless card

Support

This adapter is supported by the Linux ipw2200 driver.

Problems

There are countless reports of stability issues in public forums. Intel recognises at least one compatibility problem with some APs and advises to disable the power saving feature.

Some people seem to achieve stability using a random combination of these workarounds:

  • disable power savings as explained by Intel above
  • upgrade/downgrade driver
  • upgrade AP firmware / try a different AP
  • disable 802.11g and stick to 802.11b
  • tweaking other driver settings

On linux, forcing a rate reduction was enough to fix the problem (adaptive rate does not seem to work)

iwconfig eth1 rate 1M

ThinkPads this card may be found in

Related Links