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Updated READMEs and MAINTAINERS for the ipw2100 and ipw2200 drivers. 

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===========================
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection Driver for Linux
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Driver for Linux in support of:
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection
Copyright (C) 2003-2005, Intel Corporation
README.ipw2100
March 14, 2005
Version: 1.1.3
Date : October 17, 2005
===========================
Index
---------------------------
0. Introduction
1. Release 1.1.0 Current Features
2. Command Line Parameters
3. Sysfs Helper Files
4. Radio Kill Switch
5. Dynamic Firmware
6. Power Management
7. Support
8. License
===========================
0. Introduction
------------ ----- ----- ---- --- -- -
-----------------------------------------------
0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER
1. Introduction
2. Release 1.1.3 Current Features
3. Command Line Parameters
4. Sysfs Helper Files
5. Radio Kill Switch
6. Dynamic Firmware
7. Power Management
8. Support
9. License
0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER
-----------------------------------------------
Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!!
Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and
quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and
governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they
are designated and/or marked to ship into. Since wireless LANs are
generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars,
satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes
necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid
interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to
provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and
governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the
product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and
software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect
radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These
parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage,
channel scanning, and human exposure.
For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties
of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WLAN
adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any
patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that
have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches,
utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have
not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for
ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear
no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated
with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under
the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and
(iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing
support to any third parties for such modified products.
Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be
modules, and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval
upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and
system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be
non-compliant.
The drivers available for download from SourceForge are provided as a
part of a development project. Conformance to local regulatory
requirements is the responsibility of the individual developer. As
such, if you are interested in deploying or shipping a driver as part of
solution intended to be used for purposes other than development, please
obtain a tested driver from Intel Customer Support at:
http://support.intel.com/support/notebook/sb/CS-006408.htm
1. Introduction
-----------------------------------------------
This document provides a brief overview of the features supported by the
IPW2100 driver project. The main project website, where the latest
......@@ -34,9 +89,8 @@ potential fixes and patches, as well as links to the development mailing list
for the driver project.
===========================
1. Release 1.1.0 Current Supported Features
---------------------------
2. Release 1.1.3 Current Supported Features
-----------------------------------------------
- Managed (BSS) and Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
- WEP (shared key and open)
- Wireless Tools support
......@@ -51,9 +105,8 @@ on the amount of validation and interoperability testing that has been
performed on a given feature.
===========================
2. Command Line Parameters
---------------------------
3. Command Line Parameters
-----------------------------------------------
If the driver is built as a module, the following optional parameters are used
by entering them on the command line with the modprobe command using this
......@@ -75,9 +128,9 @@ associate boolean associate=0 /* Do NOT auto associate */
disable boolean disable=1 /* Do not power the HW */
===========================
3. Sysfs Helper Files
4. Sysfs Helper Files
---------------------------
-----------------------------------------------
There are several ways to control the behavior of the driver. Many of the
general capabilities are exposed through the Wireless Tools (iwconfig). There
......@@ -120,9 +173,8 @@ For the device level files, see /sys/bus/pci/drivers/ipw2100:
based RF kill from ON -> OFF -> ON, the radio will NOT come back on
===========================
4. Radio Kill Switch
---------------------------
5. Radio Kill Switch
-----------------------------------------------
Most laptops provide the ability for the user to physically disable the radio.
Some vendors have implemented this as a physical switch that requires no
software to turn the radio off and on. On other laptops, however, the switch
......@@ -134,9 +186,8 @@ See the Sysfs helper file 'rf_kill' for determining the state of the RF switch
on your system.
===========================
5. Dynamic Firmware
---------------------------
6. Dynamic Firmware
-----------------------------------------------
As the firmware is licensed under a restricted use license, it can not be
included within the kernel sources. To enable the IPW2100 you will need a
firmware image to load into the wireless NIC's processors.
......@@ -146,9 +197,8 @@ You can obtain these images from <http://ipw2100.sf.net/firmware.php>.
See INSTALL for instructions on installing the firmware.
===========================
6. Power Management
---------------------------
7. Power Management
-----------------------------------------------
The IPW2100 supports the configuration of the Power Save Protocol
through a private wireless extension interface. The IPW2100 supports
the following different modes:
......@@ -200,9 +250,8 @@ xxxx/yyyy will be replaced with 'off' -- the level reported will be the active
level if `iwconfig eth1 power on` is invoked.
===========================
7. Support
---------------------------
8. Support
-----------------------------------------------
For general development information and support,
go to:
......@@ -218,9 +267,8 @@ For installation support on the ipw2100 1.1.0 driver on Linux kernels
http://supportmail.intel.com
===========================
8. License
---------------------------
9. License
-----------------------------------------------
Copyright(c) 2003 - 2005 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
......
Documentation/networking/README.ipw2200
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux in support of:
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Note: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux and Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Driver for Linux is a unified driver that works on
both hardware adapters listed above. In this document the Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux will be used to reference the
Note: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux and Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Driver for Linux is a unified driver that works on
both hardware adapters listed above. In this document the Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux will be used to reference the
unified driver.
Copyright (C) 2004-2005, Intel Corporation
README.ipw2200
Version: 1.0.0
Date : January 31, 2005
Version: 1.0.8
Date : October 20, 2005
Index
-----------------------------------------------
0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER
1. Introduction
1.1. Overview of features
1.2. Module parameters
1.3. Wireless Extension Private Methods
1.4. Sysfs Helper Files
2. About the Version Numbers
3. Support
4. License
2. Ad-Hoc Networking
3. Interacting with Wireless Tools
3.1. iwconfig mode
4. About the Version Numbers
5. Firmware installation
6. Support
7. License
0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER
-----------------------------------------------
Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!!
Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and
quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and
governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they
are designated and/or marked to ship into. Since wireless LANs are
generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars,
satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes
necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid
interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to
provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and
governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the
product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and
software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect
radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These
parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage,
channel scanning, and human exposure.
For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties
of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WLAN
adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any
patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that
have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches,
utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have
not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for
ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear
no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated
with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under
the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and
(iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing
support to any third parties for such modified products.
Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be
modules, and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval
upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and
system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be
non-compliant.
The drivers available for download from SourceForge are provided as a
part of a development project. Conformance to local regulatory
requirements is the responsibility of the individual developer. As
such, if you are interested in deploying or shipping a driver as part of
solution intended to be used for purposes other than development, please
obtain a tested driver from Intel Customer Support at:
http://support.intel.com/support/notebook/sb/CS-006408.htm
1. Introduction
......@@ -45,7 +101,7 @@ file.
1.1. Overview of Features
-----------------------------------------------
The current release (1.0.0) supports the following features:
The current release (1.0.8) supports the following features:
+ BSS mode (Infrastructure, Managed)
+ IBSS mode (Ad-Hoc)
......@@ -56,17 +112,27 @@ The current release (1.0.0) supports the following features:
+ Full A rate support (2915 only)
+ Transmit power control
+ S state support (ACPI suspend/resume)
The following features are currently enabled, but not officially
supported:
+ WPA
+ long/short preamble support
+ Monitor mode (aka RFMon)
The distinction between officially supported and enabled is a reflection
on the amount of validation and interoperability testing that has been
performed on a given feature.
1.2. Command Line Parameters
-----------------------------------------------
Like many modules used in the Linux kernel, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
2915ABG Driver for Linux allows certain configuration options to be
provided as module parameters. The most common way to specify a module
parameter is via the command line.
Like many modules used in the Linux kernel, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless
2915ABG Driver for Linux allows configuration options to be provided
as module parameters. The most common way to specify a module parameter
is via the command line.
The general form is:
......@@ -96,14 +162,18 @@ Where the supported parameter are:
debug
If using a debug build, this is used to control the amount of debug
info is logged. See the 'dval' and 'load' script for more info on
how to use this (the dval and load scripts are provided as part
info is logged. See the 'dvals' and 'load' script for more info on
how to use this (the dvals and load scripts are provided as part
of the ipw2200 development snapshot releases available from the
SourceForge project at http://ipw2200.sf.net)
led
Can be used to turn on experimental LED code.
0 = Off, 1 = On. Default is 0.
mode
Can be used to set the default mode of the adapter.
0 = Managed, 1 = Ad-Hoc
0 = Managed, 1 = Ad-Hoc, 2 = Monitor
1.3. Wireless Extension Private Methods
......@@ -164,8 +234,8 @@ The supported private methods are:
-----------------------------------------------
The Linux kernel provides a pseudo file system that can be used to
access various components of the operating system. The Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux exposes several configuration
access various components of the operating system. The Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux exposes several configuration
parameters through this mechanism.
An entry in the sysfs can support reading and/or writing. You can
......@@ -184,13 +254,13 @@ You can set the debug level via:
Where $VALUE would be a number in the case of this sysfs entry. The
input to sysfs files does not have to be a number. For example, the
firmware loader used by hotplug utilizes sysfs entries for transferring
firmware loader used by hotplug utilizes sysfs entries for transfering
the firmware image from user space into the driver.
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux exposes sysfs entries
at two levels -- driver level, which apply to all instances of the
driver (in the event that there are more than one device installed) and
device level, which applies only to the single specific instance.
at two levels -- driver level, which apply to all instances of the driver
(in the event that there are more than one device installed) and device
level, which applies only to the single specific instance.
1.4.1 Driver Level Sysfs Helper Files
......@@ -203,6 +273,7 @@ For the driver level files, look in /sys/bus/pci/drivers/ipw2200/
This controls the same global as the 'debug' module parameter
1.4.2 Device Level Sysfs Helper Files
-----------------------------------------------
......@@ -213,7 +284,7 @@ For the device level files, look in
For example:
/sys/bus/pci/drivers/ipw2200/0000:02:01.0
For the device level files, see /sys/bus/pci/[drivers/ipw2200:
For the device level files, see /sys/bus/pci/drivers/ipw2200:
rf_kill
read -
......@@ -231,8 +302,59 @@ For the device level files, see /sys/bus/pci/[drivers/ipw2200:
ucode
read-only access to the ucode version number
led
read -
0 = LED code disabled
1 = LED code enabled
write -
0 = Disable LED code
1 = Enable LED code
NOTE: The LED code has been reported to hang some systems when
running ifconfig and is therefore disabled by default.
2. Ad-Hoc Networking
-----------------------------------------------
When using a device in an Ad-Hoc network, it is useful to understand the
sequence and requirements for the driver to be able to create, join, or
merge networks.
The following attempts to provide enough information so that you can
have a consistent experience while using the driver as a member of an
Ad-Hoc network.
2.1. Joining an Ad-Hoc Network
-----------------------------------------------
The easiest way to get onto an Ad-Hoc network is to join one that
already exists.
2. About the Version Numbers
2.2. Creating an Ad-Hoc Network
-----------------------------------------------
An Ad-Hoc networks is created using the syntax of the Wireless tool.
For Example:
iwconfig eth1 mode ad-hoc essid testing channel 2
2.3. Merging Ad-Hoc Networks
-----------------------------------------------
3. Interaction with Wireless Tools
-----------------------------------------------
3.1 iwconfig mode
-----------------------------------------------
When configuring the mode of the adapter, all run-time configured parameters
are reset to the value used when the module was loaded. This includes
channels, rates, ESSID, etc.
4. About the Version Numbers
-----------------------------------------------
Due to the nature of open source development projects, there are
......@@ -259,12 +381,23 @@ available as quickly as possible, unknown anomalies should be expected.
The major version number will be incremented when significant changes
are made to the driver. Currently, there are no major changes planned.
5. Firmware installation
----------------------------------------------
The driver requires a firmware image, download it and extract the
files under /lib/firmware (or wherever your hotplug's firmware.agent
will look for firmware files)
The firmware can be downloaded from the following URL:
3. Support
http://ipw2200.sf.net/
6. Support
-----------------------------------------------
For installation support of the 1.0.0 version, you can contact
http://supportmail.intel.com, or you can use the open source project
For direct support of the 1.0.0 version, you can contact
http://supportmail.intel.com, or you can use the open source project
support.
For general information and support, go to:
......@@ -272,7 +405,7 @@ For general information and support, go to:
http://ipw2200.sf.net/
4. License
7. License
-----------------------------------------------
Copyright(c) 2003 - 2005 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
......@@ -297,4 +430,3 @@ For general information and support, go to:
James P. Ketrenos <ipw2100-admin@linux.intel.com>
Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497
MAINTAINERS
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......@@ -1310,6 +1310,24 @@ M: john.ronciak@intel.com
W: http://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000/
S: Supported
INTEL PRO/WIRELESS 2100 NETWORK CONNECTION SUPPORT
P: Yi Zhu
M: yi.zhu@intel.com
P: James Ketrenos
M: jketreno@linux.intel.com
L: http://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/ipw2100-devel
W: http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net
S: Supported
INTEL PRO/WIRELESS 2915ABG NETWORK CONNECTION SUPPORT
P: Yi Zhu
M: yi.zhu@intel.com
P: James Ketrenos
M: jketreno@linux.intel.com
L: http://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/ipw2100-devel
W: http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net
S: Supported
IOC3 DRIVER
P: Ralf Baechle
M: ralf@linux-mips.org
......
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