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diff --git a/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 b/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 index 2046948b020d..3ab40379d1cf 100644 --- a/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 +++ b/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 @@ -1,27 +1,82 @@ -=========================== -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. |