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Butelo: NetworkSelector only works for iwi2200 driver right now

 

Stavro: I noticed that too. I thought it was an issue with my access point we should try to figure out why it happens. Have you ever seen more than 2 networks listed?

jalavoui: I have seen the same issue as Stavro. I have never seen more than two networks listed from option 2 in NetworkSelector. I have 2 802.11b networks under my control and a few from my neighbors. Sometimes my unencrypted network doesnt show up as an option even though i am only 5 feet away.

naqnil: Run "kextstat | grep iwi" from terminal and see what is listed. Then can you try to load the kext manually from the terminal and see if you get an error? What network adapters are listed when you open network preferences? Do you see "Built-in Ethernet" listed?

I will add "kexstat | grep iwi" to troubleshooting :rolleyes:

 

Ciper, nice job regarding the FAQ page. I think this brings some good organization in this type of distributed environment.

 

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jalavoui
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Please add the BSD license header and credits.

 

since you're the creator of this project, i'd like to put all the iwidarwin site into you original site and move the project there - if you agree.

 

sorry about the copyright issue - i need someone with better english to write it correctly

 

does you original site suport svn? (i don't like https svn...)

 

if you have a gmail account i can add you to iwidarwin. you'll become an administrator of the site

 

thank you for starting this project

 

 

iwi2100

 

since last changes in code are making some sence please send the system.logs so i can understand how the driver is working

 

 

iwi2200 networkselector

 

there's still some bugs in option (2) network list. with some simple changes in code it will work. can someone with access to several networks try to fix this? i don't have enought networks near by to do this

there's also a bug when mode=adoc.

 

note that networkselector takes some time to detect networks - it needs to scan for them first

 

at this point i think it's time to start working on a graphical interface for networkselector - anyone?

 

 

about the iwi's project

 

i'd like to use this thread to discuss issues related with developing the driver

there's just to much work to be done - why waste time discussing other things?

 

what i need to discuss at this time is:

 

- the 0x30 radio on/off hack (need to make it work right)

- the mem leak bug (it's killing me)

- the iwi2100 and iwi3945 (it should be working at this time)

- networkselector issues (improve and go graphic)

- iwidarwin site (improve things)

 

ciper,

some time ago someone offers me to send a iwi2100 card. if you have the hardware to test it, maybe you'd like to give it a try?

 

tuxx,

what card(s) do you have in you computer?

 

 

iwi3945

i've seen in logs:

iwi3945: Radio disabled by module parameter

this is because of p_disable=1 in info.plist

set p_disable=0 or the driver will never work (this is the default - don't need to change it)

 

if you get this in log:

 

iwi3945: Radio Frequency Kill Switch is On:

Kill switch must be turned off for wireless networking to work.

 

this means that you have to press the "wireless button" to make the card switch state and start working. i know that some cards don't have this button - need to wait for networkselector to work on iwi3945

ttorok
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iwi2100

 

since last changes in code are making some sence please send the system.logs so i can understand how the driver is working

 

Yes, Master. I forgot to attach one file... now you can find it below.

All the others (dmesg, ioreg, ifconfig) are in my last post.

Sorry.

system.log.txt

cyclonefr
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dont understand why i still get aiport in the network menu using the latest iwi3945? anyway i ve remove the network.plist and now my ethernet card is recognized as en1 named PCI ethernet , while the 3945 is Ethernet integrated. Im not having any non wep network so i cannot test. In the system.log i dont get any error that seems fine. Can someone test?

 

edit: hum ive tried with a network that works under Vista and no way, no IP under DHCP...

jalavoui
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iwi2200 rev 317

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

 

check if networkselector is fixed - i've no way to test it

 

ttorok,

there's no usefull data in you system.log file can you upload it again?

 

 

dont understand why i still get aiport in the network menu using the latest iwi3945?.

 

you need to goto system preferences and delete old airport device

 

this also could be because of the installer. can you check if it is installing correctly? maybe there's something wrong with the installer's update option

 

 

copyright stuff

 

i just remembered that kazu as write something about copyright. it's in old Apple80211 folder (svn). maybe someone can check it.

cyclonefr
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you need to goto system preferences and delete old airport device

 

this also could be because of the installer. can you check if it is installing correctly? maybe there's something wrong with the installer's update option

edit : Ok ive deleted it, anyway why the ethernet pci one isnt shown in status bar until i plug the cable = weird weird weird ?? and same goes for the 3945?

 

Anyway the card is correctly set and recognized no HF problem. my vaio has a wireless button tho! i hope u fix the recognization and add that networkselector to know if the driver is seeking for something :rolleyes:

 

when u said it should work at this time....u meant u hope so when u'll be done? or this should be stable?

stavro
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jalavoui: now networkSelector (option 2: Network List) only shows one of the available networks... (previously it was showing only two of the available networks)

 

Butelo: NetworkSelector only works for iwi2200 driver right now

 

Stavro: I noticed that too. I thought it was an issue with my access point we should try to figure out why it happens. Have you ever seen more than 2 networks listed?

 

 

jalavoui: I have seen the same issue as Stavro. I have never seen more than two networks listed from option 2 in NetworkSelector. I have 2 802.11b networks under my control and a few from my neighbors. Sometimes my unencrypted network doesnt show up as an option even though i am only 5 feet away.

 

 

 

I will add "kexstat | grep iwi" to troubleshooting :rolleyes:

 

 

ciper: No, (with the versions before rev. 317), I was seeing only 2 networks from the many available ones...

 

but now, Rev 317 is showing only one of them....

jalavoui
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now networkSelector (option 2: Network List) only shows one of the available networks...

 

this is easy to fix, but since i have no networks nearby to test it - i'll leave this for somenone else to fix

 

if you have xcode check ipw2200.c - sendNetworkList() and networkselector code

 

does the ip address info works ok?

Brandon Holland
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Hey! I just tried out the iwi2100 driver on my laptop and loads up perfect! No problems at all. Firmware loading says SUCESS. My wireless LED turns on and I have a new network device detected. Reports proper MAC address as well. Is there a network selector utility for the 2100 yet? Just wondering cause I want to see if it will actually work. Great work guys!

 

Cheers,

 

bh0lland

http://www.brandon-holland.com

A Huge Bear
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I installed the iw2200 driver last night, and for the most part it worked perfectly. The laptop is a Latitude D510. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is the WiFi LED.

 

I do have one question though. I'm considering doing two things. First, I'd like to get my wired adapter working. I believe there is a kext floating around out there for it, but I noticed that the wireless adapter looks to be tied to en0, which, from what I'm reading, is normal for this setup, but I'm wondering if that will cause any issues. Any thoughts? I'd also thought about purchasing a USB or (if I can find one) PC card wireless adapter for use with encrypted networks, and I'm curious if this is likely to cause any problems since I'm using the iw2200 setup.

 

Sorry if this has already been gone over, there are many pages to read in this thread, and I've gone over it as best I could in the time that I have.

jalavoui
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Still not connected - logs attached.

 

try to delete old iwi2100.kext before install

 

looks like the installer is not working correctly - the logs are the same as previous version and the code is changed

 

this is also true for iwi3945 cards

 

 

iwi2200 rev 323

 

fixed network list

 

ready to test :)

ttorok
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try to delete old iwi2100.kext before install

 

looks like the installer is not working correctly - the logs are the same as previous version and the code is changed

 

If I remember well I removed the old kext before installing the new one.

But I did it again. Pls check the logs.

 

Thanks.

dmesg.txt

ioreg.txt

system.log.txt

SDSL
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i've tried to install the 3945ag package but it doesn't work :mellow:

 

i'm using a toshiba laptop with intel 945 chipset

 

somebody can help me ?

 

 

PS: sorry for the english

 

don't you noticed that it's still under development. ?

we are all eager to see it working.

muhammadbeig
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I tried your 2200.dmg, and i'm not sure what revision it is but it only showed two of the networks which does NOT include my network. I have like one dozen networks in my home.

 

Now that you're saying that you have this issue fixed, i'll try to get the most recent version and install that. I'll report success or any issues.

 

Thanks and we appreciate your good work!!

 

Muhammad.

 

 

try to delete old iwi2100.kext before install

 

looks like the installer is not working correctly - the logs are the same as previous version and the code is changed

 

this is also true for iwi3945 cards

iwi2200 rev 323

 

fixed network list

 

ready to test :blink:

ciper
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I installed the iw2200 driver last night, and for the most part it worked perfectly. The laptop is a Latitude D510. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is the WiFi LED.

 

I do have one question though. I'm considering doing two things. First, I'd like to get my wired adapter working. I believe there is a kext floating around out there for it, but I noticed that the wireless adapter looks to be tied to en0, which, from what I'm reading, is normal for this setup, but I'm wondering if that will cause any issues. Any thoughts? I'd also thought about purchasing a USB or (if I can find one) PC card wireless adapter for use with encrypted networks, and I'm curious if this is likely to cause any problems since I'm using the iw2200 setup.

 

Sorry if this has already been gone over, there are many pages to read in this thread, and I've gone over it as best I could in the time that I have.

 

Do you mean the LED is not working automatically when connected? Right now the only time the LED works is when you manually tell it to through the NetworkSelector menu.

 

The wired adapter should be able to live along side the wireless. I have a broadcom 57xx wired nic working fine with my 2915abg installed. If you really want to change the wireless to EN1 (or whatever) you could start at step 11 of this procedure http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=44114

 

If you purchase a USB/PCMCIA wireless card that uses a non intel chipset you shouldnt have any incompatibility issues. I have tried a PCMCIA card on my laptop and afterwards the 2915 still worked.

 

Ill add something about this to the FAQ just for you :)

 

ciper,

some time ago someone offers me to send a iwi2100 card. if you have the hardware to test it, maybe you'd like to give it a try?

Is the 2100 a mini pci card? Do you know the PCI ID of the card?

I don't know how OSX enumerates hardware but under Windows the Intel cards won't work unless the PCI ID is listed in my BIOS. I got around this originally by rewriting the ID on my 2915 to match a supported card.

You should PM me with your instant messenger name so we can talk

butelo
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hi

these are the logs for the last iwi3495

 

I got this dmesg log if I am fast enough if not, the only thing I got are the lines in the end of the file.

The on/off button doesn't work and Fn+F2 doesn't work either

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong

 

tx and keep going :-)

ioreg.txt

dmesg.txt

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