Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter

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Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter

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

Features

  • Chipset: Intel 2100
  • IEEE Standards: 802.11b
  • PCI ID: 8086:1043

Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter

IBM Partnumbers

IBM Option PN: 31P8601
IBM FRU PN: 91P7143, 91P7267
IBM FRU PN (WW): 91P7293
IBM FRU PN (G40/G41): 91P7261, 26P8421

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

There is a way to get rid of the 1802 Bios error. Make a Boot Floppy and Copy this onto it. Boot of the floppy and execute the 1802.com file. Shutdown and build in your card. The error will not appear All Done

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

  • 802.11b Wireless Card
  • 802.11b Wireless Card (Calexico-b)
  • High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter III
  • 802.11b Actiontec Wireless Card
  • 802.11b Actiontec Wireless Card (Braxton)

Linux WiFi driver

This adapter works with the ipw2100 driver.

ThinkPads this card may be found in

Related Links

Specifications: MIGR-50022
Users Guide: MIGR-50108
Service Parts: MIGR-50032