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I will attempt to find xcode then.

i've counted 55 people here
at least 1 of you can build iwi3945.dmg and post it here
hope so

deam...
iwidarwin will be out for maintance by google
i've put the link to the dmg but it's old and for ppc machines

ok, back from my meeting. (sorry the full time job gets in the way)

went to single user mode, loaded the kext, got this:

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Now, I'm going to try and figure out why I can't build the dmg in xcode...... hold tight ppl!

oke, i will try to create the dmg atm

sorry if this is a noob question, but should the dmg be build when i build the whole project in xcode? This isn't happening here so should i do somthing else to build a dmg?

instructions for testing: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=71779
waiting for dmg, ill try to help

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I am downloading Xcode 2.5 now.

Here's the logs from my Gateway Centrino Duo Laptop--the 737 Kext is showing up as an unplugged ethernet port in the network prefs--no KP in 20 minutes and counting...

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Jalavoui, what do I need to change to modify this for testing on 10.4.6?

this was a kp by manual loading
if iwi3945.kext is in system/library/extensions
after boot with -s it should auto load
in mac os x 10.4 you need to type sh /etc/rc for os x to boot and load extensions
is there a way to do this in mac os x 10.5?
if you load iwi3945.kext before mac os boot it will not work
can you try boot with -v -> maybe you can get a kp picture

does the driver allways panic after each reboot?

jayman30,
to test the driver unplug from other networks first

iwi3945 howto build for mac os x 10.4
- open iwi3945.xcodeproj with finder
- in compatibility.cpp you have the info.plist data for os x 10.4. copy and replace it in info.plist
- in defines.h uncomment the mutx_xxx definitions (last file lines) remove /* and */
- in compatibility.h - comment mutx_xx functions (use /* and */)
- double click in xcode on the blue iwi3945 icon - change in separator build - cross develop..." to current os"
- open networkselector.xcodeproj with finder and repeat last step
- go back to iwi3945 in xcode and press build
- if you like to build the .dmg, first delete it with finder. press build - repeat until you get the .dmg - sometimes the script fails
- after each build the script puts iwi3945.kext in system/library/extensions
- reboot to test the driver
if you get errors in build them you're doing something wrong

getting closer!

I'm still waiting for someone to upload the .dmg
In the meantime, I'll reinstall Kalyway 10.5.2 on the laptop to have a clean slate to test on.

Jalavoui, and everyone else, I am super excited about the progress being made, and would love to help, but I only have a 4965. And, I don't have the developing skills required to start editing 3945. If someone else does, then I will be glad to test that. In fact, I would be eccentric too. So, once Jalavoui gets the 3945 stable, and updates 4965, I will be ALL FREAKING OVER IT.

Cheers until then, and keep up the good work! I'm serious, the progress is amazing, and I can't wait to start testing. Once the 4965 is in testing condition, let me know!!!

Tried mlazy's kext just in case mine was messed.

It loads fine, I can use networkSelector to toggle it on and off, but as soon as I choose option 2 (scan) the system freezes.

I deleted the existing Ethernet in Network Prefs, but after I loaded the kext I had to manually add the iface. It added as en0.

Screens & Logs attached...

Do I need to have SVN to get the code? Is there another way to access the project?

Jalavoui,

I followed the steps in your description, did the build, and all I ever get is files in build folder of the project itself. I've never gotten a dmg to appear. This has to be an xcode 3.1 vs. older versions difference. What the hell am I doing wrong? When I build a project in debug and/or release mode, I get a build folder that looks like this:

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I've been reading and googling it, but most references mention a pkg target rather than a kext. Damn, I'm so out of my element. Just a good tester unfortunately.

Well, I made an attempt --but after the uninstall it seems that my computer is responding rather slowly. Oh well, maybe it will resolve itself?

if you don't get errors in build the the .dmg is created in iwi3945_new-osx10.5 folder
have you deleted the old one before press build?
it's as simple as this
you can manually type the script commands in a console to see if they work
just cd to the main iwi3945 folder -> iwi3945_new-osx10.5

Update.

Uninstalled driver, rebuilt, installed, enabled, rebooted.

System freezes within seconds.

Log from boot attached.


Thanks for all the hard work so far, there is some clear progress. Hopefully we'll get it soon!!

Logs Revision 737 iwi3945
this is when boot with -s optionClick to view attachmentafter -s go exit to logon GUIClick to view attachment
KP after a few minutes

Thanks, I found a tutorial that may get me through it. stay tuned.

Too bad, I get errors everytime, so no .dmg to share.

righteye,
can you post the system.log? use reload in console to get all driver log lines

what errors do you get when pressing build in xcode?

to get source code you only need the svn for mac os x -> google for it

this is the place where xcode place the .dmg
to build a new one just delete this one
that's all

I thought might be helpful but do not know why didn't upload in the first place ... Sorry
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this are the errors when first bild the driver Click to view attachment

you can see in system.log that the driver on first log lines fails to start
this mean it's not working
maybe a few reboots and you can get a "good startup ? - see mlazy kp picture
the driver need to load ok - this is the way to make the scan work
i'll upload to svn a version without the scan call
to call scan use networkselector
wait...

ok done iwi3945 rel 738
before call scan in networkselector check system.log first driver lines for errors
i don't think you can call scan if the driver as errors on startup

KP After 30-35 minutes, BSOD on restart. System.log on BSOD Restart attached.

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first time I try, 736

hope I did it right o.O

if you get this sort of log them en1 is not configured in system preferences

Sorry, I'm a noob at this, please instruct me on how do I configure en1 in system preferences and I'll try again.

sames as abovealso looks like you got errors in your mac os x disktry boot -sfsck -fy / to fix the errors - if this fails you need to reinstall mac oskernel panics can break mac os x hfs file system and make mac os fail to work - including iwi3945.kextsames as abovealso looks like you got errors in your mac os x disktry boot -sfsck -fy / to fix the errors - if this fails you need to reinstall mac oskernel panics can break mac os x hfs file system and make mac os fail to work - including iwi3945.kextdelete iwi3945.kextrebootdelete en1 from sys prefs -> networksrebootload iwi3945.kextgoto sys pref -> networksclick apply

loaded with kextload, 738 and applied in network tab (this is the correct way? ) I want to help!

aleluia
a good log
reboot and check if can make it load without errors on first log lines
if you can do it them call networkselector and try to scan
open console -> system.log first before press scan (only once)
looks like networselector panics when closed -> leave it opened

is anyone trying this in mac os x 10.4?
might work much better there

i feel very tempted to change code
better wait for more logs

please post the .dmg or iwi3945.kext and networkselector for others to test

one important question:
in os x 10.5 when you boot with -s does iwi3945 auto loads?
this is the expected behaviour in os x 10.4

i'll come tomorrow
thanks everyone for helping

Here's the Xcode build errrors. Plus the logs from my system, I was able to grab them just before the freeze-up.

Still no .dmg being built.

ok ... more logs after a few reboots ... the main problem is that the system freezes qhuick and is hard to gt those log files
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Hey Jalavoui, I'm getting these errors in xcode when i compile or build the kext file. Running xcode 3 on 10.5.2 for 2200 driver.

Didn't get a chance to see if it worked at school but if i can build it i'll test tomorrow. All day i'll be there. So when i build it should create a .dmg file for install correct? And i can use it to install the driver right?

Thanks

k weird now i'm just getting these errors. Don't remember the other errors i had. Thanks

Doesnt look like it, no output on screen atleast

booted with the kext enabled now, logs and kext attatched (738). (got kp a few times on login screen)
tried scan with network selector too..

got tons of startup spam, debug stuff !

i hope this helps

Logs Revision 738
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Hey Guys, I have been doing some research into the 3945 Wireless card, thinking of trying to get Jalavoui a Laptop with one in it . Is there any difference between the 3945 minicard and what we are working on right now? I don't think there would be much of a difference, but I wanted to make sure. I am seeing how cheap a laptop I can get/make and still have the card in it.

Or perhaps a Desktop? Some cheap Desktop with a slot for a Network card? Ideas?

Hey all,

I finally got Jalavoui's build 738 into a .pkg file. Please test the version below for him and post the logs. Once I figure out the .dmg trick, I'll post that too.

This installer places 2 files:

iwi3945.kext in /System/Library/Exetnsions
and
networkselector in /Applications

As always, we are not responsible for anything that happens to your machine etc...... test at your own risk. (I feel better now)

to remove this stuff:

boot in single user mode with -s
when it's ready, type "/sbin/mount -uw /" (press enter)
then type "cd /System/Library/Extensions" (press enter)
then type "rm -R iwi3945.kext"
then type "reboot" (press enter)

good luck!



Update: .dmg file available at:

http://code.google.com/p/iwidarwin/downloads/list

Thanks! I installed i, and reboot went fine.

However, still, nothing new shows up in network config.
When I open networkSelector, it gives me a "Could not get ID for kernel control.2 logout" message.

Here are my logs from using the .pkg installer. I had to boot -s and desktop would freeze soon after I took the logs.

Hello, i installed the latest svn from iwidarwin and what program do i use to launch network selector on iatkos 10.5.2 install? like what app i tried terminal and it says illegal operation?

Here's my System.log Installed new build 738 DMG file, hard locked when running Network Selector Scan. Rebooted then hard lock as soon as desktop appeared. As far as I can tell, iwi3945 does not auto load with -s boot.

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Hi,

Sorry to spam the thread with maybe unusefull informations, but... The latest Lunix kernel release (2.6.24) features a port of the linux iwi3945 driver from the old Linux wifi stack to the new mac80211-based one.

I think I remember the OS X driver model was closer from a mac80211 model than anything else, so it may help to look at the Linux code again... Plus some code may have been cleaned. Anyone ?

Source: Kernel-newbie changelog

Hi all, and thanks for the hard work done for helping the community.

I just join the osx86 community, just install the Kalyway 10.5.2, everything works great, except network and WiFi card. In fact, i have, like all the others, the Intel 3945 ABG ...

So i want to help debugging it by posting logs.

I just install the iwi3945v738.dmg, my laptop has rebooted normally.

I then go to Application to run the newtorkSelector app, but i got this error: "Could not get ID for kernel control. 2"

Any solution Jalavoui ? How can i do for logging the results in my Laptop ?

Thanks for all !

this was inspired by the good code from iwi2200 - i also change it for iwi2200 in svn

iwi3945 rel 741
iwi2200 loading way
ready for testing

i'll come back later to read logs and answer yor questions

Hi Jalavoui,

I update my lapotop to the rel 741, and I obtain the following error when I run the networkSelector:

Unhandled transform (1) for ioctl group = 78 (N), number = 3, length = 100
Illegal instruction
logout

If you need logs, please tell me how i can obtain them on the lapotop.

Salim

rev 741:
Driver shows KP after load. Here's the kp picture in single user mode. It shows many lines like these before the kp:
check_firstup
check_firstup

Then it gives the KP...

When I load it in Mac OS X 10.5.2 itself, I was quick enough to open networkselector, but when I tried to make a scan, the BSOD appeared. (I could turn the card on and off).
I'll see if I can grab the system.log

i'll fix all iwidarwin xcode proj - looks like having permissions bugs
and update to the svn tree

ok done for all - get it from iwidarwin svn tree
remember:
to build the .dmg in xcode, before you press build
use finder to delete the old .dmg file in the main folder

that panic can be because of bad en1 configuration
remove iwi3945.kext
reboot
goto sys prefs -> network
delete en1 interface
reboot
install iwi3945.kext
load it with kextload
goto sys prefs->net
press apply to add the new inteface
try a few reboot to check for kp

this code works in mac os x 10.4
can someone try in on os x 10.4? read some post back to learn howto setup xcode

Ok ! I'll waiting for your changes ...

I'm not quick enough to catch the system.log... I'll wait for it tooI tried it, but when I do that, for some reason, the WiFi card is left en2... I don't know why, and then I tried it one more time by deleting every ethernet card in my configuration, but it's still en2.