SMC2602W EZConnect on RH 8.0

[LrnLnx]

This worked for me. If anyone finds any improvements let me know!!

downloaded RPMS I got them from :
http://prism2.unixguru.raleigh.nc.us/rh80/index.html
Got:

Base Package
Module Package (kernel 2.4.18-14)
Interface Package for PCI Prism2 Cards

Installed Um'

# rpm -ivh kernel-wlan-ng-0*
# rpm -ivh kernel-wlan-ng-modules*
# rpm -ivh kernel-wlan-ng-pci*

edited /etc/modules.conf
changed
alias wlan0 prism2_pci
to
alias wlan0 prism2_plx

copied /etc/wlan.conf to /etc.wlan.conf.default
created new with:

wlanctl-ng wlan0 lnxreq_ifstate ifstate=enable
wlanctl-ng wlan0 lnxreq_autojoin ssid=MYSSID authtype=opensystem
dhcpcd wlan0
ifconfig wlan0 up

saved the new wlan.conf
rebooted
everything worked!!
:D

[olegario]

Receiving the above error after doing as all the that was listed and then doing an ifup wlan0.

Any suggestions?

[LrnLnx]

try runninng

lspci -vvx

you should see information about your card. It would need to have an interrupt, before you can load the drivers.

you can also look here..

cat /proc/pci

[olegario]

It has an interrupt, but being a newbie :) What do I do with that?

Thanks again.

[LrnLnx]

I'm not sure...

If the BIOS is finding the card, I'm not sure why the drivers won't load. Unless there is some conflict with the IRQ. I once went into BIOS, in there there is usually a place where you can reserve IRQ's for ISA devices. I'd try reserving 10 and see if you get another IRQ for your 2602 card. Other than that I'm not sure

I suggest posting your progress and error message in the hardware section of the forum. There it will be seen by many people.

Good luck!

Post back with the solution when you find it...

[b_soumer]

I tried to install the rpms like you did but i have this message:
can't load module 80211.plx
i have the same configuration as you
rh 8.0, kernel 4.2.18-14
the same smc 2602w
please if you have another solution to use this card under linux send all the details :
kernel,
rpms,...
and thank you

[LrnLnx]

any errors loading the rpms?

can you post results from a

lspci -vvx

[olegario]

Please see attached file for mine.

Thanks.

[LrnLnx]

It looks like you have an IRQ conflict.

00:08.0 Network controller: Standard Microsystems Corp [SMC] SMC2602W EZConnect / Addtron AWA-100 (rev 02)
Interrupt: pin A routed to IRQ 10

01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: Trident Microsystems CyberBlade/i1 (prog-if 00 [VGA])
Interrupt: pin A routed to IRQ 10

Both devices on IRQ 10. I'm not sure how to resolve this exactly. I would post here about an IRQ conflict.

Things to try. Change the order of the cards in your PC. Trying different slots sometimes resolve an IRQ conflict..

Change and check your lspci

[b_soumer]

Dear LrnLnx

# rpm -ivh kernel-wlan-ng-0.1.15-6.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh kernel-wlan-ng-modules-rh80.18-0.1.15-6.i686.rpm
these two rpm was installed correctly

# rpm -ivh kernel-wlan-ng-pci-0.1.15-6.i386.rpm

but this one give this result
Adding prism2_pci alias to /etc/modules.conf file...
***NOTE*** YOU MUST CHANGE THIS IF YOU HAVE A PLX CARD!!!
The default wlan0 network configuration is DHCP. Adjust accordingly.

ACHTUNG! ATTENTION! WARNING!
YOU MUST configure /etc/wlan.conf to match your WAP settings!!!

If you get an error after this point, there is either a problem with
your drivers or you don't have the hardware installed! If the former,
get help!

Starting WLAN Devices:Failed to load p80211.o.

my lspci give that i have an smc 2602 card installed

i continued with changing /etc/module.conf file but this doesnt give any result
Can you help to resolve this problem because this drive me insane

it will be very thankfull

[LrnLnx]

the result from the third rpm is expected..
you do have a plx card and need to make the change...

can you post your /etc/modules.conf?

[olegario]

I'm seeing the following errors during startup:

Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat modprobe: modprobe: Can't locate module wlan0
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: wlanctl-ng: No such device
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat modprobe: modprobe: Can't locate module wlan0
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: wlanctl-ng: No such device
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: /etc/rc5.d/S09wlan: line 3: dhcpcd: command not found
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat modprobe: modprobe: Can't locate module wlan0
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: wlan0: unknown interface: No such device
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: Starting WLAN Devices:
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: modprobe:
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: Failed to load p80211.o.
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat wlan: Can't locate module p80211
Feb 22 10:03:57 redhat rc: Starting wlan: failed
...
Feb 22 10:04:06 redhat ifup: prism2_plx device does not seem to be present, delaying wlan0 initialization.
Feb 22 10:04:06 redhat network: Bringing up interface wlan0: failed

Also, here's my modules.conf:

alias parport_lowlevel parport_pc
alias eth0 tulip
alias sound-slot-0 via82cxxx_audio
post-install sound-slot-0 /bin/aumix-minimal -f /etc/.aumixrc -L >/dev/null 2>&1
|| :
pre-remove sound-slot-0 /bin/aumix-minimal -f /etc/.aumixrc -S >/dev/null 2>&1 |
| :
alias usb-controller usb-uhci
options wlan0 irq=7
alias wlan0 prism2_plx

[LrnLnx]

olegario,

Did you resolve your IRQ conflict?

Try turning off "Plug and Play OS" in your BIOS if you have not...

[b_soumer]

alias parport_lowlevel parport_pc
alias eth0 eepro100
alias sound-slot-0 esssolo1
post-install sound-slot-0 /bin/aumix-minimal -f /etc/.aumixrc -L >/dev/null 2>&1 || :
pre-remove sound-slot-0 /bin/aumix-minimal -f /etc/.aumixrc -S >/dev/null 2>&1 || :
alias usb-controller usb-uhci
alias wlan0 prism2_plx


I dont understand why i have this line if the card does'nt work
when i do lsmod i can't find the module

thank you for your help

[LrnLnx]

b_soumer,

are you sure your device is being recoginzed? Is there an IRQ
conflict?

run

lspci -vvx

[b_soumer]

Yes i am sure that it is recognised because when i do lspci
i find a line for this card and also in the hardware panel it is recognised as a pci hardware

[b_soumer]

hi lrnlnx
here my lspci file

00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corp. 440BX/ZX/DX - 82443BX/ZX/DX Host bridge (rev 03)
00:01.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corp. 440BX/ZX/DX - 82443BX/ZX/DX AGP bridge (rev 03)
00:07.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corp. 82371AB/EB/MB PIIX4 ISA (rev 02)
00:07.1 IDE interface: Intel Corp. 82371AB/EB/MB PIIX4 IDE (rev 01)
00:07.2 USB Controller: Intel Corp. 82371AB/EB/MB PIIX4 USB (rev 01)
00:07.3 Bridge: Intel Corp. 82371AB/EB/MB PIIX4 ACPI (rev 02)
00:0c.0 Multimedia audio controller: ESS Technology ES1969 Solo-1 Audiodrive (rev 01)
00:0d.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corp. 82557/8/9 [Ethernet Pro 100] (rev 08)
00:0e.0 Network controller: Standard Microsystems Corp [SMC] SMC2602W EZConnect / Addtron AWA-100 (rev 02)
01:00.0 VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation RIVA TNT2 Model 64 (rev 15)



as you see i think that my card is recognized as a harrware because i dont have an IRC conflict
so please tell me what is the source of the error

thank you

[LrnLnx]

I don't know why your module is not loading...

I suggest posting the information you've given here in the Technical Support section of this forum. I've had great success there. A large group of experts follow that forum.

Post back let me know what it turns out to be...