Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 05:39:52 -0700 From: "Scott Miller" <smaction@slightlysuspect.com> To: <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: RE: Newbie wirless install question Message-ID: <001601c33016$8e963bd0$0200a8c0@carson> In-Reply-To: <20030609115902.M73903@codersluts.net>
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Hi List, Adding ifconfig_wi0="DHCP" to rc.config and then typing the following lines after boot did it: ifconfig wi0 wepkey 0x(the rest of my key) wep ON ifconfig wi0 down ifconfig wi0 up What file do I put these commands in, so I do not have to type them every time I boot? Scott ---Most Recent Message------ It should get an address via DHCP. (I did not see where this was indicated in ifconfig.) ifconfig shows that wi0 is: associated SSID="Donner Pass" (this is correct) wep is on, channel 1, and 128 bit key (all correct) Thanks, Scott -----Response------ From: sektie [mailto:sektie@codersluts.net] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 5:02 AM To: Scott Miller; freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Newbie wirless install question > windows. After I boot into freebsd I use ifconfig to set the SSID > and the wepkey. The link light on the card is solid (this usually > means the card is configured and connected correctly). Heh, I'm wondering if you did the same thing I did. You set the WEP key, but did you turn WEP on? ;) Check your ifconfig. Are you getting an IP via DHCP, or is it statically assigned? Does it say that your NIC is associated in ifconfig? Gotta love FBSD ifconfig. Having wireless support in ifconfig saves quite a bit of time. Didn't realize how much I liked it until I was forced to set up linux on a laptop. :) Randi sektie@codersluts.net http://perlpimp.codersluts.net ----Original Message-------- Hi List, I am attempting to install FreeBSD on my Dell Inspiron 8100 laptop. I am using partition magic (boot magic) and Windows 2000 Pro on the machine already. The install goes fine. When selected, the machine boots into FreeBSDand I can access my router and the Internet through the built-in 10/100 NIC. X windows, sound and my wireless card are not working. I want to solve these one at a time starting with wireless. I am using a NETGEAR MA401 PCMCIA card and a MR314 wireless router with 128 bit encryption. Both pieces of equipment work under windows. After I boot into freebsd I use ifconfig to set the SSID and the wepkey. The link light on the card is solid (this usually means the card is configured and connected correctly). However, I cannot even ping my router. I have read the man page for wlconfig but, I have been unable to correctly apply it to situation. I consider myself an experienced computer user but, I am brand new to FreeBSD, detailed instructions and explainations would be appreciated. Please help. Thank you, Scott
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