Shoka wrote: > On 07.02.2010 20:29, Zeerak Waseem wrote: >> On Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:21:20 +0100, Shoka <sh...@gmx.ch> wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> I got stuck when trying to get the Intel Wireless 5300 device >>> running. I'm using the 2.6.31.gentoo-r6 kernel source and have tried >>> several configuration options for getting this driver to work. >>> >>> The gentoo os is running on a lenovo x200 notebook. >>> >>> It seems that the iwlagn module doesn't get compiled at all. When >>> trying to run "modprobe iwlagn" I get the message "Module iwlagn not >>> found". The device is properly recognized when using the Gentoo Live >>> CD. There it uses the iwlagn module. So it should be possible to >>> configure the kernel to do the same. >>> >>> I have found this forum post about configuring the 5300 device, but >>> this guy used the 2.6.30-gentoo-r6 kernel source and it looks like >>> the kernel config options in menuconfig have changed. I cannot find >>> a kernel config option called "Intel Wireless WiFi Next Gen AGN >>> (iwlagn)". >>> >>> Link to forum post: >>> http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-t-792424-highlight-5300.html >>> >>> I'm a gentoo newbie and therefore would be very glad, if anyone >>> could give me an advice in the right direction. >>> >>> Thank you very much! >>> >>> Best regards >>> Shoka >> >> You should be able to find the iwlagn in Device Drivers -> Network >> Device Support -> Wireless Lan >> >> There you need to set "Intel Wireless Wifi" and then the option >> should appear :-) > > Hi Zeerak, > > When calling "make menuconfig", then enter section "Device Drivers" > --> "Network Device Support" --> "Wireless LAN", all I can see are > these options: > > [ ] Wireless LAN (pre-802.11) > [ ] Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11) > < > Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection > < > Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG and 2915ABG Network Connection > > I have selected both Intel PRO/Wireless sections and the only > sup-options that appeared were: > > [ ] promiscuous mode > [ ] full debugging output > > But there was nothing written about "Intel Wireless Wifi" or iwlagn > stuff.... > Even if I checked all the options nothing more appeared. > > Shoka
You need to enable Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11) first. You don't need either of the 2100 or the 2200 modules; once you select Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11) a new slew of options should come up, including the Intel Wireless Wifi option, and in there you should find your wireless card. John Moe
