Re: [NTLK] newtontalk Digest V1 #89

From: Oliver Brose (oliver.brose_at_t-online.de)
Date: Thu Jul 26 2001 - 11:02:29 EDT


> From: mark.fellows_at_unitedmessaging.com (Mark Fellows)
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] 802.11b Wireless Cards?
> Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:25:12 -0700
>

Hello almost-wireless people,

> Daniel,
>
> A gentleman in Japan is working on the driver for the Lucent 802.11b
> chipset. The alpha version on his web page
> (http://www.ff.iij4u.or.jp/~ngc/eng/newtwave.htm) doesn't recognize the
> Lucent card, but he sent me a modified version that does. Based on the
> card's activity light, it seems to be working with my WaveLan Silver card.
> (Is there a Bronze card?)

I think so, but I'm not sure. There is a GOLD card, the difference is
somewhere in the used encryption.

>I haven't been able to confirm this because I
> can't get my PC's card to use ad-hoc mode channel 3, which is the only mode
> supported by the driver at this time. Not sure if/when he'll have it
> working with an access point.
>
> - Mark

I can't wait to test this. I got me a used Lucent SILVER card, mainly for
use in my Wallstreet, but *without a doubt* I'll give it a shot on the MP.
This will happen somewhen during the next week, when I'll be out there,
performing an all live cash purchase of a sparkling, flashing, brand new
Apple AirPort BaseStation.
(No, I'm not overly exited to finally get my clutching hands on one, no way,
a PowerBook G3 with 2 batteries, surfing wirelessly at full DSL speed - it
cant't be that cool... #})

Did anyone get a successful connection using the Newton yet?

Regards,

Oliver :)

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