MUST provide WPA2/PSK TKIP encryption, as that's all my ET T45 can provide.
pls recommend me something common & cheap to do the job. I'm using a Toshiba Satellite L300. Onboard WiFi card (Atheros 5xxx) doesn't have suitable driver OR I'm doing something wrong.......
wifi dongle for Slacko puppy 5.7.0?
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Your L300 should have an Atheros AR928X (not 5xxx) wifi chipset, supported by the ath9k driver which is standard in all modern Puppies.
You should run the "dmesg" command to check whether this interface/driver combination initialises OK.
I also just read that the initial release of the L300 BIOS fails to properly support some ACPI routines under Linux, which is likely to cause your fan to never work properly, and might also be a factor if the onboard wifi is actually faulty.
So you should definitely upgrade your BIOS - especially in the case of the fan, which could cause your laptop to cook.
You should run the "dmesg" command to check whether this interface/driver combination initialises OK.
I also just read that the initial release of the L300 BIOS fails to properly support some ACPI routines under Linux, which is likely to cause your fan to never work properly, and might also be a factor if the onboard wifi is actually faulty.
So you should definitely upgrade your BIOS - especially in the case of the fan, which could cause your laptop to cook.
" BIOS update not avail Toshiba.com.au. "
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Not even trying I got +++++++
http://support.toshiba.com/support/mode ... xt=2336263
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And
" Copy the BIOS package file to any folder.
Run this file under Windows
[Points to be noted for rewrite BIOS]
Please note before updating the BIOS of your notebook computer:
* AC adaptor must be used in the upgrade process.
* The machine must be in BOOT mode, not Resume mode.
* Any power on passwords must be disabled.
* All PCMCIA cards must be removed from the system prior to upgrading the BIOS.
* The notebook computer must not be attached to any type of docking device "
http://www.toshiba-asia.com/sg/support/ ... ails/22764
"""""""""""
Fixes:- This Bios Update adds increased functionality to your system.
It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated
on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point
before installing a device dr...
[read more >>]
http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDownlo ... 67833.html
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http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Video-Disp ... d-p/177276
Chris.
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Not even trying I got +++++++
http://support.toshiba.com/support/mode ... xt=2336263
"""""""""""
And
" Copy the BIOS package file to any folder.
Run this file under Windows
[Points to be noted for rewrite BIOS]
Please note before updating the BIOS of your notebook computer:
* AC adaptor must be used in the upgrade process.
* The machine must be in BOOT mode, not Resume mode.
* Any power on passwords must be disabled.
* All PCMCIA cards must be removed from the system prior to upgrading the BIOS.
* The notebook computer must not be attached to any type of docking device "
http://www.toshiba-asia.com/sg/support/ ... ails/22764
"""""""""""
Fixes:- This Bios Update adds increased functionality to your system.
It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated
on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point
before installing a device dr...
[read more >>]
http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDownlo ... 67833.html
:::::::::::
http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Video-Disp ... d-p/177276
Chris.