[NTLUG:Discuss] LinkSys WPC11 wireless card install help

[Bug Hunter]

  try unplugging the card, waiting a few seconds and replugging it.  that 
sometimes causes it to be recognized.

On Sun, 16 Feb 2003 technogeezer at attbi.com wrote:

> Hi guys.
> 
> I need some help installing my Linksys WPC11 wireless card onto my HP zt1180 laptop.
> 
> I have installed, via RPM, the following packages:
> 
> kernel-wlan-ng  ---- version 0.1.15-6
> kernel-wlan-ng-modules-rh80.24 ---- version 0.1.15-6
> kernel-wlan-ng-pcmcia ---- version 0.1.15-6
> 
> Nothing happens. There isn't even a light on the PCMCIA adapter! Keep in mind that this adapter has worked flawlessly under Win2k and WinXP so I am pretty sure that the adapter is not malfunctioning.
> 
> I've run "/sbin/lsmod" but there is no pcmcia adapter nor pcmcia service listed.
> 
> Whenever I try to "/sbin/cardctrl/ident" the following message is returned: "no pcmcia driver in /proc/devices"
> 
> I think the problem is that my PCMCIA card/slot is not being recognized. I think the drivers/software is set up correctly. I have read lots of install info on the 'NET and they always talk of removing and re-inserting the PCMCIA card and hearing beeps. I never hear any beeps.
> 
> Can anyone help me?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Frank

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