ZakX Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 could you please copy/paste the en1 params in the networkinterface.plist for reference. thanks. Zak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinayp Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 could you please copy/paste the en1 params in the networkinterface.plist for reference. thanks.Zak <key>BSD Name</key> <string>en1</string> <key>IOBuiltin</key> <true/> <key>IOInterfaceType</key> <integer>6</integer> <key>IOInterfaceUnit</key> <integer>1</integer> <key>IOLocation</key> <string></string> <key>IOMACAddress</key> <data> ABH1pfIM </data> <key>IOPathMatch</key> <string>IOService:/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/P0P3@1C,2/IOPCI2PCIBridge/ethernet@0/AirPort_Athr5424/AtherosInterface</string> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion23 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Hi guys, I bought an atheros card based on the same chipset manufactured by LENOVO for IBM. I cannot get this card to work on my Dell inspiron e1405 which uses the mini pci-express format. I have tried different drivers (LENOVO, Gigabyte, Fujitsu, Toshiba) but still the card doesn't work for me. I get the following error after installing the drivers Error Code 10 Device cannot start Can somebody please provide me with the drivers used by the card PCDglobal uses, I am hoping that maybe those drivers work since they are not OEM specific. Can someone please help me TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinayp Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Hi guys, I bought an atheros card based on the same chipset manufactured by LENOVO for IBM. I cannot get this card to work on my Dell inspiron e1405 which uses the mini pci-express format. I have tried different drivers (LENOVO, Gigabyte, Fujitsu, Toshiba) but still the card doesn't work for me. I get the following error after installing the drivers Error Code 10 Device cannot start Can somebody please provide me with the drivers used by the card PCDglobal uses, I am hoping that maybe those drivers work since they are not OEM specific. Can someone please help me TIA! check your PMs. also, you've probably already checked this, but make sure the wireless card is turned on (some laptops have a button that turns it on, or maybe you can turn it on in your BIOS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakX Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 hello there just A GREAT DEAL for laptop users! if you don't have a dell computer just buy a TrueMobile 1390 wireless ($26+shipping) miniPCIe on Dell website and i will exchange it with my (expensive but great) ) Atheros PCD a/b/g miniPCIe card ($65 + shipping). PM me if you're interested zak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZakX Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 here the complete specifications on this Mini PCI Express card: http://www.pcdglobal.com/db/wireless/miniP...20W4080PCIX.pdf Zak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilditup1 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 This miniPCIe (TrueMobile 1390) is compatible with the e1405? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunt Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 i installed the atheros miniPCI-express card in my MS-1057 and it sort of works... here was my experience: 10.4.6 has a bad AirPortAtheros5424.kext driver. I get a "incompatible superclass: IO80211Family" error when I try to load the driver. When I copied over the entire IO80211Family.kext package from 10.4.5... just noticed the same thing with 10.4.6. I get: kextload: patching C++ code in module /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortAtheros5424.kext/Contents/MacOS/AirPortAtheros5424 16AirPort_Athr5424 is not compatible with its superclass, 17IO80211Controller superclass changed? kextload: a link/load error occured for kernel extension /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AirPortAtheros5424.kext/ kextload: clearing all version/dependency relationships among kernel extensions where could I get working IO80211Family & AirPortAtheros5424 kexts ? dont have 10.4.5 or any other version so I cannot do cross tests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinayp Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 http://www.box.net/public/7rpmghgk5b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfthelaw Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Considering the problem some people have had with the Atheros, are there other mini-PCI cards people have had success installing? Edit: Would something like this work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=9739361469 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinayp Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Considering the problem some people have had with the Atheros, are there other mini-PCI cards people have had success installing?Edit: Would something like this work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=9739361469 This thread is about mini-PCI EXPRESS cards, which are different from mini-PCI cards (the mini-PCI express cards are about half the size). Having said that, the mini-PCI card you linked to should work fine since it uses the atheros chipset. Just make sure you copy over the IO80211Family.kext file with the version I linked to above (and fix disk permissions using the Disk Utility tool) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizbug Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Any suggestions for a replacement for the Intel Pro Wireless 3945 that came with my ASUS V6J, that can be bought at compusa/bestbuy/circuit city/etc (locally)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Is there any miniPCI express card with 108 Mbps which works with hackintosh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFuzzemz Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 I've seen around somewhere that the Dell 1390 works without any configuration. It is mini pci express and a broadcom chipset. I ordered it today for $18 (including shipping) and it should be in within the next week. I will post the results using Jas 10.4.6 as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Dell 1390 wireless 802.11g Mini PCI Express Internal Card - 54 Mbits - not tested GigaByte GN-WI01GT MINI PCI-Express WLAN CARD - 108 Mbps - not tested, according to Piero A. a Atheros 5005 chipset with Ven ID 168C & Dev id 1c., which (reading along that thread) needs specific kexts + some plist editing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denied Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Dell 1390 is 100% compatible. (vendor 14e4, dev 4311, subsys 00071028) I replaced my 3945 with the 1390, JaS 10.4.7 install recognized as airport. Been running heavy usenet and torrents without any hiccups. I bought my 1390 on ebay for $15 shipped, hard to go wrong. I think the seller still has half a dozen or so up for the same price. I have another HP branded Broadcom pci-e card showing up next week that I'll test and post results on that when it comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 great, thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFuzzemz Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I've received a Dell 1390 and will test it Wednesday or Thursday. Got it for $18 on eBay including shipping. Thanks denied for letting us know it's compatible. How well does it work with Windows in a non-dell notebook and how is the reception and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denied Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 The 1390 is rock solid in OS X, I'd assume it performs just as well in Windows. I've only tested mine on mac os. I also picked up an HP issued Broadcom pci-e card for my centrino dv2000 (some HP laptops bios-lock non HP wireless cards). My HP card was $20 shipped, and also fully OS-X compatible for us HP owners who may have a bios lock on our wireless. No modifications needed with JaS 10.4.7 install. My HP card uses the BCM 4311 chipset, HP part # 407159-001 (BCM94311MCG). I don't have the subsys ID handy but if anyone really needs it, PM me and I'll look it up. ...now, what to do with the stack of Intel 2200 and 3945 cards left over from all this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFuzzemz Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It looks to me that the Dell 1390 may only work in a Dell notebook, though. So far my ASUS z96 won't boot with the 1390 in it. I'm going to try and update my BIOS and see if that changes anything--otherwise does any body have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFuzzemz Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I got my hands on an AR5006 mini pci express and my notebook is able to boot, but OS X doesn't appear to fully recognize it. What might the problem be? I've used kext for IO80211.. and NetworkingFamily from 10.4.5 and 10.4.7 and I get an error like this on boot: System Extension Error. Extension IO80211/plugin/Atheros.. improperly installed. Please reinstall or get update from product manufacturer. Has anyone else had this problem and how might I solve this? Maybe I installed the wrong kext or did it improperly? Thanks, MrFuzzemz ASUS Z96 EDIT: Here is exactly what the error says: System extension cannot be used. The system extension "/System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext/Contents/Plugins/AirPortAtheros5424.kext" was installed improperly and cannot be used. Please try reinstalling it, or contact the product's vendor for an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseous Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I purchased the Dell 1390 for my HP Dv1660se and it was not compatable with the BIOS. I'm only out 21 dollars, but either way you look at it, it was worth a shot. I guess I'll have to wait for 3495abg support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFuzzemz Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I guess anyone that plans on buying the 1390 should be aware that it's only been confirmed with Dell systems. My ASUS wouldn't boot up and Dis's HP wouldn't. Unless you know how to hack the BIOS of your system, I wouldn't risk it. Also. Does anyone have any ideas for me and my AR5006EX? Could it be that upgrading the 10.4.7 kills the compatibilty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedzed Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Has anyone tested out this card? ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter - model # 40Y7026 http://www-131.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...686018425101115 Same as the Atheros WLL3140PCIX http://www.pcdglobal.com/wireless.php#mini-pciModules Atheros Chipset AR5006EG (AR2423) More info at - http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkPad_11a...Express_Adapter http://www.nextag.com/11A-B-G-WIRELESS-83208627/prices-html Canadians can buy for $59 at http://www-131.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...;catalogId=-124 Here is Atheros based wi-fi by SparkLan http://www.sparklan.com/product_details.php?prod_id=131 Maybe go for the card in the MacBook Pro 15" Airport Card http://www.ifixit.com/cart/customer/produc...t=43&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harms39 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 The 1390 is rock solid in OS X, I'd assume it performs just as well in Windows. I've only tested mine on mac os. I also picked up an HP issued Broadcom pci-e card for my centrino dv2000 (some HP laptops bios-lock non HP wireless cards). My HP card was $20 shipped, and also fully OS-X compatible for us HP owners who may have a bios lock on our wireless. No modifications needed with JaS 10.4.7 install. My HP card uses the BCM 4311 chipset, HP part # 407159-001 (BCM94311MCG). I don't have the subsys ID handy but if anyone really needs it, PM me and I'll look it up. ...now, what to do with the stack of Intel 2200 and 3945 cards left over from all this? Where did you find the HP/Broadcom card for $20? I WANT ONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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