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    Atheros wifi woes on IBM T43

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Rodster123, Jan 13, 2006.

  1. Rodster123

    Rodster123 Newbie

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    Bought the new Atheros mpci card and now it seems that I can't get it to work on my T43 due (apparently) - not an authorized card (BIOS issues). I've got the latest BIOS. Any ideas on how to get around it?

    Rod
     
    Rodster123, Jan 13, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Update your drivers for it by going to there site or do a google search. Might just want to do a firmware upgrade also for your router by going to your routers manufacter site and downloading it from there.
     
    nickspohn, Jan 13, 2006
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    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    Should have bought the IBM 11a/b/g card. It is Phillips/Atheros based, and is authorized on the laptop.
     
    dietcokefiend, Jan 13, 2006
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  4. Rodster123

    Rodster123 Newbie

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    Is it a driver issue? I can't even boot up with the card installed....
     
    Rodster123, Jan 13, 2006
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    Jason986 Notebook Guru

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    What error message or error code are you receiving when you boot? Is this an IBM branded card with an Atheros chipset or just some run of the mill Atheros card? If you have the later, it will not work as the T43's BIOS checks to make sure that you are using an IBM "approved" PCMCIA card and halts the boot sequence if you are not.
     
    Jason986, Jan 13, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Go with what Jason said then

    You never mentioned it couldn't boot up with the card installed.
     
    nickspohn, Jan 13, 2006
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    Rodster123 Newbie

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    Oops. Dang. I just bought that Atheros 5006XS on the Group Buy for nothing....
     
    Rodster123, Jan 13, 2006
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