Dumb question?

I just installed an Atheros AR5002G mini PCI card in my IBM T23. I
have 2 micro coaxes running up the back of my screen to where
I intend on putting 2 home made antennas. So, should Windows
2000 be reporting that the "network cable is unplugged"? Does
that mean I have no 802.11 network in range or does it mean there
is a problem with the radio card?

Yes, I know I won't receive anything without antennas - I'm just
worried that there might be a problem with the card. Diagnostics
show -92dbm signal and the same -92db noise level.

Ken

Please reply to kg0wx at hotmail dot com - thanks!

when you are on wifi that message
means the cable in the ethernet port is missing.

"kg0wx" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) ps.com...
>I just installed an Atheros AR5002G mini PCI card in my IBM T23. I
> have 2 micro coaxes running up the back of my screen to where
> I intend on putting 2 home made antennas. So, should Windows
> 2000 be reporting that the "network cable is unplugged"? Does
> that mean I have no 802.11 network in range or does it mean there
> is a problem with the radio card?
>
> Yes, I know I won't receive anything without antennas - I'm just
> worried that there might be a problem with the card. Diagnostics
> show -92dbm signal and the same -92db noise level.
>
> Ken
>
> Please reply to kg0wx at hotmail dot com - thanks!
>

My built in ethernet daughtercard is working and displayed as a
separate icon in my tray. I currently connect via that daughtercard
to my cable modem and the new WiFi radio is used for wardriving
and experiments. Eventually I'll probably set up a 802.11g access
point in my house but for now I'm just playing around.

I just want to make sure the new card is working as it should.

Ken

On 20 Mar 2006 15:51:51 -0800, kg0wx wrote:

> My built in ethernet daughtercard is working and displayed as a
> separate icon in my tray. I currently connect via that daughtercard
> to my cable modem and the new WiFi radio is used for wardriving
> and experiments. Eventually I'll probably set up a 802.11g access
> point in my house but for now I'm just playing around.
>
> I just want to make sure the new card is working as it should.
>
> Ken

Check device manager to see if it shows up.. It'll also be in you "network
connection" (assuming your using windows xp etc)

I'm on Win 2k Pro SP4. It does show up in device manager with
no problems reported so I guess it's working.

I guess the only way to answer this question is to go mobile and
see if I pick up (using Net Stumbler) the signal from a local java shop
that has WiFi for it's patrons. I'll also see if the coffee is good at
the same time lol.....

Ken

I'm on Win 2k Pro SP4. It does show up in device manager with
no problems reported so I guess it's working.

I guess the only way to answer this question is to go mobile and
see if I pick up (using Net Stumbler) the signal from a local java shop
that has WiFi for it's patrons. I'll also see if the coffee is good at
the same time lol.....

Ken

kg0wx wrote:
> I'm on Win 2k Pro SP4. It does show up in device manager with
> no problems reported so I guess it's working.
>
> I guess the only way to answer this question is to go mobile and
> see if I pick up (using Net Stumbler) the signal from a local java shop
> that has WiFi for it's patrons. I'll also see if the coffee is good at
> the same time lol.....
>
> Ken
>
Hi,
Better install IBM Access Connection and create some profiles for your
needs. I have T21 and that's what I did. Running same OS as yours.

"kg0wx" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>I just installed an Atheros AR5002G mini PCI card in my IBM T23. I
>have 2 micro coaxes running up the back of my screen to where
>I intend on putting 2 home made antennas. So, should Windows
>2000 be reporting that the "network cable is unplugged"? Does
>that mean I have no 802.11 network in range or does it mean there
>is a problem with the radio card?
>
>Yes, I know I won't receive anything without antennas - I'm just
>worried that there might be a problem with the card. Diagnostics
>show -92dbm signal and the same -92db noise level.

Some (not all) IBM/Lenovo laptops are picky about which MiniPCI cards
you cram into them. It's the firmware in the laptop that's coded to
prevent mortals from purchasing commodity wireless MiniPCI cards and
preserve the type certification.

Did you get a:
1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in. Power off and
remove the Mini PCI network card.
message on boot?

I don't think the T23 is affected by this problem but it's worth
checking:
| http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~mjg59/thinkpad/wireless.html
| http://www.paul.sladen.org/thinkpad-...d-pci-ids.html

Approved list of cards, that does NOT include the T23:
| http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-43693
Since the T23 is NOT listed, it might be possible to assume that it's
not affected by this problem. Hopefully not.

>Please reply to kg0wx at hotmail dot com - thanks!

If you can post to usenet, you can read it on usenet.

Also, it's not a dumb question, but it is a dumb choice of subject
line. I decide what to read based on the subject. It would be
helpful if the subject line contained something related to your
question.

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On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 22:51:39 GMT, in alt.internet.wireless ,
"bumtracks" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>when you are on wifi that message
>means the cable in the ethernet port is missing.

Yeah, right. You forgot the smiley.
Mark McIntyre
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