Hi,
"/way to verify whether this driver works is to set up your AP to none
or wep encryption firstly/..." How do I do this ?
On wpi, Only at home I cannot connect to my broadband modem. :-(
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wpi & solaris build version....
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bash-3.2#uname -a
SunOS mysolaris 5.11 snv_79a i86pc i386 i86pc
bash-3.2# pkginfo -i SUNWwpi
system SUNWwpi Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG driver
bash-3.2# pkginfo -l SUNWwpi
PKGINST: SUNWwpi
NAME: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG driver
CATEGORY: system
ARCH: i386
VERSION: 11.11,REV=2008.01.05.16.07
BASEDIR: /
VENDOR: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
DESC: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG driver
PSTAMP: elpaso20080105161015
INSTDATE: Jul 31 2008 21:01
HOTLINE: Please contact your local service provider
STATUS: completely installed
FILES: 5 installed pathnames
3 shared pathnames
3 directories
2 executables
649 blocks used (approx)
/Regards
Kanwaljit Singh
cecilia wrote:
> Kanwaljit Singh Wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> bash-3.2# dladm create-secobj -c wpa sec_obj_name
>> provide value for 'sec_obj_name': **********
>> confirm value for 'sec_obj_name': **********
>>
>> bash-3.2# dladm connect-wifi -e Broadcom -k sec_obj_name
>> dladm: cannot connect link 'wpi0': operation timed out
>>
> which version wpi and which build of solaris are you using now. If it
> is early build(earlier then 77), wpi doesn't support wpa yet. If it's
> snv77 - snv94, it supports WPA/PSK only, if it's snv_94+, it support
> WPA2.
>
> So, please also check the correct build and version. Another simple
> way to verify whether this driver works is to set up your AP to none
> or wep encryption firstly.
>
> -Cecilia
>>
>>
>> /Regards
>> Kanwaljit
>>
>> cecilia wrote:
>>> To use dladm, you don't need to create any profile..
>>> Just try to connect this broadcom ap then. Following:
>>> #dladm create-secobj -c wpa <security object name - anyone you like>
>>> ...input your wpa key here
>>> #dladm connect-wifi -e Broadcom -k <security object name>
>>> then, you just need get a dhcp address or assign a static IP.
>>>
>>> -Cecilia
>>>
>>> Kanwaljit Singh wrote:
>>>> OK.. I deleted the profile "Broadcom' and created it again... This
>>>> time /*scan-config*/ is giving some output....
>>>>
>>>> bash-3.2# dladm scan-wifi
>>>> LINK ESSID BSSID/IBSSID SEC STRENGTH
>>>> MODE SPEED
>>>> wpi0 Broadcom 0:8:5c:ef:2f:34 wpa excellent
>>>> g 54Mb
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> /Cheers
>>>> Kanwaljit
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kanwaljit Singh wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> *<Kanwaljit>*The command just comes back without any results !
>>>>> ==================
>>>>> /*bash-3.2# dladm scan-wifi bash-3.2#
>>>>> */==========================================
>>>>>
>>>>> *<Kanwaljit>*/ The I tried inetmenu/ and the output is as follows:
>>>>> =========================
>>>>> /*bash-3.2# inetmenu &/usr/sbin/wificonfig: failed to connect to
>>>>> profile 'Broadcom'
>>>>> ifconfig: wpi0: wait timed out, operation still pending...
>>>>> */=========================
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *<Kanwaljit>*/ After this, "ifconfig -a" shows that interface is
>>>>> there, but no ip address is assigned
>>>>>
>>>>> /=========================
>>>>>
>>>>> /*bash-3.2# ifconfig -a
>>>>> lo0: flags=2001000849<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv4,VIRTUAL>
>>>>> mtu 8232 index 1
>>>>> inet 127.0.0.1 netmask ff000000
>>>>> wpi0: flags=201004803<UP,BROADCAST,MULTICAST,DHCP,IPv4,CoS> mtu
>>>>> 1500 index 4
>>>>> inet 0.0.0.0 netmask ff000000
>>>>> ether 0:1b:77:94:3a:15
>>>>> lo0: flags=2002000849<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING,MULTICAST,IPv6,VIRTUAL>
>>>>> mtu 8252 index 1
>>>>> inet6 ::1/128*/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> /Regards
>>>>> Kanwaljit Singh
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Cecilia Hu wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Kanwaljit Singh Gujral Wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In my laptop, I have two interfaces in my laptop... ethernet
>>>>>>> (myk) and wireless (wpi)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With help from this forum I am now successful in configuring myk
>>>>>>> (see attached mails). But for wpi, I am still having SOME
>>>>>>> issues... The card is : /*Intel/R - PRO/Wireless 3945
>>>>>>> Network Controller_ card.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> */Using this /*wpi*/ interface, I can connect from sun office &
>>>>>>> some of other places. Actually, I was able to connect during my
>>>>>>> stay in a hotel as well !!! But when I am at home, I cannot
>>>>>>> connect to my broadband modem.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> What's the wpi scan result output? can it find the AP at your
>>>>>> home? by
>>>>>> command "dladm scan-wifi"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Cecilia
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am in India & I am using Airtel broadband connection.
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