using WL-100 with an XP PC?

[captainao]

I've read a few posts that cover different parts of this question, and I want to make sure I've got it right.  From what I've read

-any CF to PCMCIA card adapter will work for connecting WL100 to the PC (even the $8-10 adapters designed for using CF storage media)

-the intel 2011B drivers will enable this card to work with a PC; I've looked through the intel site, and the download for XP seems to be a unified 2011/2011B driver dated 4/25/02 . . . is this right?

Would love to hear from someone who has actually gotten this to work!

Thanks,

 

 

[n2ifp]

My brother had tried it and it works, all you need is a CF adapter and intel driver. All he used was some off brand CF film card adapter from our HPC days.

You can download the driver from Leggnet's server:

http://leggnet.com/clie/ look for intelprowireless2011... dated 11/30/2002  1.9mb in size.

[captainao]

What OS is your brother running - does this driver work on both 98 & XP Pro?
Thanks

[n2ifp]

**** FILE EXTRACTION IS COMPLETE ****


PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD TO INSTALL
THE DRIVERS FOR YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM.



Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B LAN PC Card adapter driver for Windows XP - version 3.1.1.28

2011_2011B_WinXP_3.1.1.28.exe
April 25, 2002



WEB RELEASE NOTES
============================================================================

1) Installing the adapter drivers
2) Compatibility
3) Feature changes / additions
4) Errata and known issues



1) Installing the adapter drivers
---------------------------------

Installation Notes:

* This driver is for the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 and 2011B PC Cards ONLY.
* This is a signed driver - catalog file is included.
* Wireless PROSet 3.0 utilities are not supported - do not install Wireless PROSet - utilize the built-in wireless network utilities included with WinXP.
* Support is provided for WinXP's Zero Config and 802.1x features.
* Microsoft refers to WEP as being 40 and 104 bit, whereas other vendors may refer to WEP as 64 and 128 - 64 and 40 are the same, and 104 and 128 are the same. The terminology may be used interchangeably.
* There is a driver that is included with WinXP for the 2011 PC Card - the driver in this web package replaces that driver - WinXP automatically loads the native included driver upon the initial insertion of a 2011 PC Card. The following instructions provide for the installation of the new driver via the driver update feature of WinXP. Once this update is accomplished the new driver, rather than the one that comes included with WinXP, will be loaded automatically whenever the 2011 PC Card is inserted.


2011 and 2011B Installation Notes - update an existing driver:

1. Select Start - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections - Network Connections.
2. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection - select Properties.
3. Select Configure - Driver tab - Update Driver
4. Check Install From a Specific Location - Next
5. Uncheck search removable media and check include this location in search
6. Browse to the folder where the driver was extracted to
(default is c:\Intel_2011_2011B_PCcard_WinXP) and click on the folder, then select OK.
7. Select Next (the updated driver is now installed)
8. Select Finish (the driver version should now display 3.1.1.28)
9. Select Close

Open the Wireless Network Connection and configure your wireless network parameters as needed. Please refer to WinXP help for detailed instructions on how to use and configure the built-in WinXP wireless configuration utilities.


2011 Installation Instructions - new adapter:

1. Insert the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card. WinXP will automatically load the driver that comes as standard with WinXP. This installation is done silently (there are minimal messages or prompts).
2. Select Start - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections - Network Connections.
3. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection - select Properties.
4. Select Configure - Driver tab - Update Driver
5. Check Install From a Specific Location - Next
6. Uncheck search removable media and check include this location in search
7. Browse to the folder where the driver was extracted to
(default is c:\Intel_2011_2011B_PCcard_WinXP) and click on the folder, then select OK.
8. Select Next (the updated driver is now installed)
9. Select Finish (the driver version should now display 3.1.1.28)
10. Select Close

Open the Wireless Network Connection and configure your wireless network parameters as needed. Please refer to WinXP help for detailed instructions on how to use and configure the built-in WinXP wireless configuration utilities.


2011B Installation Instructions - new adapter:

1 Insert PC Card and Found New Hardware Wizard Starts
2 Select Install from a list or specific location - Click Next
3 Select Don't search - Click Next
4 Select Have Disk
5 Browse to and select the folder with the driver
6 Click OK
7 Click Next
8 Click Yes at the warning box
9 Click Continue Anyway
10 Click Finish

Open the Wireless Network Connection and configure your wireless network parameters as needed. Please refer to WinXP help for detailed instructions on how to use and configure the built-in WinXP wireless configuration utilities.


2) Compatibility
----------------

This release supports the PRO/Wireless 2011 and 2011B LAN PC Cards and Windows XP ONLY.


3) Feature changes / additions
------------------------------

Supports Zero Configuration and 802.1x security features.


4) Errata and known issues
--------------------------

Please refer to www.support.intel.com on the product specific sites

[n2ifp]

Originally posted by captainao
What OS is your brother running - does this driver work on both 98 & XP Pro?
Thanks

Win XP only, we don't have the Pro version of XP. In my other post is the release notes from the driver he used and I had stored on my PC. It's approx 554kb in size.

I am sorry, I was under the impression that the driver on the leggnet page was the lastest driver. Actually it is, but it's for Windows CE, I have discovered. I never looked at that one closely before and took their word that it was the right driver.

You use the April 25, 2002 driver for the adapter and then use Win XP's built-in utilities.

In the beginning we were playing around with a bunch of stuff. Now he and I both have Belkin cards in our laptops and the WL100 stays in the Clies.

[captainao]

Thanks Larry, looks like I downloaded the right file. I'm off to get an adapter now :). I have 2 laptops and 1 linsys PC card that I share between them, but if I can throw the WL100 into the rotation, it'll save me buying another card . . . and I get better range with the WL100, too!

[Unregistered]

Can the other way around is possible? I meant using a PCMCIA Wireless Card and PCMCIA to CF adapter, can we make it work on NX or NZ?

[captainao]

I think the issue would be drivers - the only drivers available for the NX/NZ are for the Sony card; though I think some have tried to find a "generic" version of the card that will run with the Sony drivers

[captainao]

Well, I got a Sandisk $10 adapter and installed on my XP Pro laptop. It sees the card, the card sees the Linksys access point, but I can't get a connection. I've turned off all my security, tried fixed & DHCP . . .. maybe it just wasn't meant to be :(
But tomorrow is another day . . .

[n2ifp]

Sounds like you made some progress. Sometimes it's best to put stuff aside and come back, it has worked for me;)!

[mbriody]

The Intel site has updated drivers dated April 16 2003. The version is now 3.1.1.31 (was 3.1.1.28).

Page is here:

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/filter_results.asp?strOSs=44&strTypes=BIO%2CDRV%2CARC&ProductID=450&OSFullName=Windows*+XP+Professional&submit=Go%21

Mark

[vws]

Has anyone actually tried to use his WL100 with his desktop? It's just a geeky thought, because technically if WL100 works with a notebook then it should also work for a PC.

I searched the market but couldn't find the right adapter for CF LAN card on PC. All existing CF card readers with a USB interface seem to be typecast as memory devices (probably they are designed so with their little circuit inside.) Are there any CF card reader that can be used for CF LAN card? Or does there exist any kind of CF converter that works with any PC interface (USB, PCI, etc.)?

Again, it might just be a geeky thought... :rolleyes: