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=== Linux WiFi driver ===
 
=== Linux WiFi driver ===
This adapter works with the '[[orinoco|orinoco_pci]]' driver as part of any recent 2.4 or 2.6 kernel. In addition the '[[hostap]]' driver can also be used.
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This adapter works with the '[[orinoco|orinoco_pci]]' driver. In addition the '[[hostap]]' driver can also be used.
  
 
The hostap driver supports WPA which the orinoco driver does not. WPA usage might require flashing the NIC's firmware, detailed intructions are available on [http://linux.junsun.net/intersil-prism/ this page].
 
The hostap driver supports WPA which the orinoco driver does not. WPA usage might require flashing the NIC's firmware, detailed intructions are available on [http://linux.junsun.net/intersil-prism/ this page].
  
 
=== Linux Modem driver ===
 
=== Linux Modem driver ===
The Linux driver from [http://www.smlink.com/ SmartLink] supports this device.<br>
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The Linux driver from [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Hardware/slmodem-8718.shtml SmartLink] supports this device.<br>
Latest version of this driver is 2.9.10 and supports both the 2.4 and 2.6 kernels.
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Latest version of this driver is 2.9.11.
 
The modem works with the "ALSA method" which is detailed in the README that
 
The modem works with the "ALSA method" which is detailed in the README that
 
accompanies the SmartLink driver.
 
accompanies the SmartLink driver.
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Note! Since kernel 2.6.12, there is a new ALSA mixer control "off-hook" which has to be
 
Note! Since kernel 2.6.12, there is a new ALSA mixer control "off-hook" which has to be
 
unmuted before the modem can be used, e.g. by running "alsamixer -D hw:1".
 
unmuted before the modem can be used, e.g. by running "alsamixer -D hw:1".
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You might also try if the newer userspace driver (sl-modem-daemon) works, as it avoids tainting your kernel, and does not require a recompile each time you update your kernel version.
  
 
=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===
 
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===External Sources===
 
===External Sources===
 
*[http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-51424 IBMs page on Wireless configuration under Linux]
 
*[http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-51424 IBMs page on Wireless configuration under Linux]
 
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*[http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-42480 Link to latest driver from Lenovo]
  
 
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Revision as of 22:22, 18 March 2009

IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem II

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

WiFi Features

  • Chipset: Harris Semiconductor Prism 2.5
  • IEEE Standards: 802.11b
  • PCI ID: 1260:3873

Modem Features

  • Chipset: Agere
  • AC'97 Modem

Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter

IBM Partnumbers

IBM Order PN (WW): 22P7701
IBM Order PN (China): 31P6501
IBM FRU PN (WW): 26P8437, 26P8442, 26P8437, 26P8518, 91P7215
IBM FRU PN (China): 26P8313, 91P7275

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

  • IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter

Firmware

Jun Sun's mini-HOWTO explains how to update the firmware from Windows or Linux. Station Firmware 1.7.4 is recommended if you need support for WPA.

A firmware update package for the wireless function of this adapter is available from Lenovo.
The available firmware version is 1.04.09.00 and is available here. This updates the station firmware to 1.7.4

Linux WiFi driver

This adapter works with the 'orinoco_pci' driver. In addition the 'hostap' driver can also be used.

The hostap driver supports WPA which the orinoco driver does not. WPA usage might require flashing the NIC's firmware, detailed intructions are available on this page.

Linux Modem driver

The Linux driver from SmartLink supports this device.
Latest version of this driver is 2.9.11. The modem works with the "ALSA method" which is detailed in the README that accompanies the SmartLink driver.

Note! Since kernel 2.6.12, there is a new ALSA mixer control "off-hook" which has to be unmuted before the modem can be used, e.g. by running "alsamixer -D hw:1".

You might also try if the newer userspace driver (sl-modem-daemon) works, as it avoids tainting your kernel, and does not require a recompile each time you update your kernel version.

ThinkPads this card may be found in

External Sources