Andrew Myers wrote:
> My AP is service DHCP.
>
> When I issued that command it timed out (I replaced iwk0 with ipw0 for
> my system). I then tried setting a static IP but couldn't connect to
> any internet sites (I expect I also need to set the DNS server somewhere?)
Ah, yes - you'll need to make sure your /etc/resolv.conf has your
nameserver(s) listed, and that /etc/nsswitch.conf has
hosts: files dns
then run "svcadm restart dns/client name-service-cache"
> I decided a reboot might be worth a try, but now it won't start up (I'm
> using the OpenSolaris 2008.05 live CD at the moment).
>
> It just keeps giving the message:
>
> WARNING: ipw0: ipw: RADIO is OFF
In my experience that means I've generally managed to toggle the
wifi activation button.
> I think I'll download and install the latest SXCE build and see how I
> get on with that.
I hope it'll be better - the latest SXCE is build 90 iirc, but
osol2008.05 is based on build86 - there's been change :-)
> Please take this is constructive criticism rather than me being a
> troll...but from my observations the wireless support in OpenSolaris has
> a fair way to go to catch up with some of the Linux distros. I'm
> happy to assist with its improvement if I can.
nowurries at all (and you're a loooong way from trolling).
James C. McPherson
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Solaris kernel software engineer, system admin and troubleshooter
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