Kanwaljit Singh Wrote:
> 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. :-(
>
>
Because your home broadcom AP is WPA enabled, and it's possible WPA2. As
I mentioned, it's not supported by snv_77. If you can access your home
AP, you can change its configuration. Or, you can upgrade your system to
the latest build.
-Cecilia
> ========================
> wpi & solaris build version....
> ========================
> 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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