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R1F WLAN an Linux

Discussion in 'Asus' started by Andre_H_, Sep 16, 2007.

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Hello,
i try to enable my Intel 3945 on Linux. I have the problem, that my wireless key on my keyboard is turned off.

See here (dmesg):

ipw3945: Detected Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
ipw3945: Radio Frequency Kill Switch is On:
Kill switch must be turned off for wireless networking to work.

The functionskeys on my R1F keyboard don't work on Linux. Did somebody have drivers for the functionskey (example: WLAN ON/OFF) for Linux?

Thanks for your help!

Best Regards
André Hartmann

Andre_H_, Sep 16, 2007

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E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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Well if the switch is a toggle switch, shouldn't there be a way to toggle from software (such that the default state is "on" rather than "off")?

I don't know of any drivers for Linux...

E.B.E., Sep 16, 2007

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i dont have a rf1, but the wireless switch usually is a hardware button. there are no drivers necessary. just have it on when the ipw3945 module is loaded.

jdkbx, Sep 16, 2007

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Hello,
the WLAN Hardwareswitch is on if the Intel 3945 loading. But this message come s everytime.. :-(.

Andre_H_, Sep 17, 2007

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