Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 15:13:28 -0700 From: "Scott Miller" <smaction@slightlysuspect.com> To: <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Newbie wirless install question Message-ID: <000001c32e0b$30a789f0$0200a8c0@carson>
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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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