Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:09:43 -0600 From: "Andrew L. Gould" <algould@datawok.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Cc: Tom Connolly <tomc@cqg.com> Subject: Re: PCMCIA Wireless Card Question Message-ID: <200411161609.43650.algould@datawok.com> In-Reply-To: <019801c4cc0a$5ad738d0$9a11a8c0@d3stomc> References: <019801c4cc0a$5ad738d0$9a11a8c0@d3stomc>
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On Tuesday 16 November 2004 12:30 pm, Tom Connolly wrote: > Hello List, > I have just put FreeBSD 5.3 Release on my Dell Latitude C600 laptop. > I wish to go wireless but I'm new to this technology. I have looked > through the hardware compatibility notes and have found several > supported wireless cards. My question is, what do I have to do > (ports to install, configuration, etc.) to get the wireless > connection up and running. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Tom > Based on your email, I will assume that you purchased a compatible wireless adapter. 1. Make sure your pccard slots work in FreeBSD 5.3. There's no use in struggling with the pccard if the slots don't work. http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/articles/laptop/x58.html 2. Make sure your kernel is configured for your hardware. You may have to add devices to your kernel: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/kernelconfig.html 3. Configure your wireless connection: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/network-wireless.html Have fun, Andrew Gould
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