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Alvarion Nov 2001
Linux Driver support for SuSE 7.2
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This document describes how to install the Alvarion PC Card
on a Linux system and answers some frequently asked questions.
This readme suggests that you are familar with installing
and configuring a Network on a Linux system.
Please read the Linux PCMCIA-HOWTO by David Hinds, which
is probably provided on a CD-ROM of your Linux distribution or
you can download the latest version from
"http://pcmcia-cs.sourceforge.net/ftp/doc/PCMCIA-HOWTO.html".
This installation guide is based on the SuSE Distribution 7.2
- Install the packet "wireless-tools" from serie ap
using the tool "yast".
- Configure the Basic Network settings.
Start the admin tool "yast" and configure the basic
network settings.
Enable the PCMCIA device support for your Network (eth0)
and apply a IP address, Netmask and a Gateway.
- Binding of the wireless driver
The Alvarion PC Card is supported by the driver "wvlan_cs".
Therefor you have to add a binding between the Comcard and
the "wvlan_cs" driver.
Please add the following lines to "/etc/pcmcia/config" :
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card "Alvarion Wireless PC Card"
version "Alvarion Ltd.", "BreezeNET PC-DS.11b"
bind "wvlan_cs"
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- Configure the parameters
Adapt the parameters for the wvlan_cs driver in the
file "/etc/pcmcia/wireless.opts"
Example:
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# LUCENT Wavelan IEEE ( +Orinoco, RoamAbaot and Elsa)
# Note : wvlan_cs driver only , and version 1.0.4+
# for encryption support
*,*,*,00:60:1D:*|*,*,*,00:02:2D:*)
INFO="Alvarion PC Card Settings"
# Network SSID
ESSID="any"
# Valid Seting are "Managed" or "Ad-Hoc"
MODE="Managed"
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- Loading the driver
The driver will be automatically loaded by inserting the Comcard.
When the driver is loaded sucessfully two high beeps indicate,
that the Comcard was identified and configured successfully.
For other beep indication, please read the "PCMCIA-HOWTO".
- Verifing and changing the wireless parameters
You can verify and change the wireless parameter by using
the tool "iwconfig".
For more information about the tool type "man iwconfig".
- LED Error indication.
An indication for a properly working Comcard is the LED state of
the Comcard.
Power LED Trans. LED Description Driver installation
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on blinking power on, Tx data ok
on off power on, no Tx data ok
flicker flicker power saving ok
10s blink 10s blink no connection to AP ok
off off no power, no transmit failed
For further information, please refer to the Installation Manual
that came with your product to get more information.
- Finding Information
On the Alvarion Web Site you can find the most recent
device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and
user documentation.
World Wide Web: http://www.alvarion.com
- Contact Technical Support
If you encounter problems when installing or using this
product, or would like information about our other
Alvarion products, please contact us .
* E-Mail (Service): service@alvarion.com
* Phone (Support): +972 3 645 6270
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.