This is something I've searched the net/NGs for, but the general consensus is 'no'. I saw one post in the Netstumbler forums saying it was possible, but no instructions on how. However it seems that you *can*, with a bit of effort, update the firmware on a rebranded card with an Orinoco updater (by hacking the updater), but you cannot turn a rebranded card into an Orinoco card.
I can dig out the info about modifying the Orinoco firmware updater if you like. Actually just done, quick Google Groups search: <http://groups.google.com/groups?start=75&hl=en&group=alt.internet.wireless&; selm=228b7902.0203071512.75c27524%40posting.google.com> Driver versions you can use are linked to firmware I believe - with more recent firmware you shouldn't have any driver problems any more. Alternatively, have you tried updating the card's firmware while it is in the access point (i.e. reload the kernel for an access point)? I agree this is a real pain. I suppose you have checked the IBM site for updates? Anyway, good luck. Let us know how you get on. Message: 6 Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 10:44:02 -0400 (EDT) From: jonathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [nycwireless] Reflashing Private Label Orinocos? WAS: Orinoco Windohs Trouble > - Is the card Orinoco or Dell branded (unfortunately this *does* make a > difference)? Just bought a clearance IBM card that is a rebranded Lucent/Orinoco Silver... and it sucks: * The software is old Lucent software. You can't use Lucent client software with this card due to how it identifies itself (in Windows) * The driver is similarly old. Can't use the Lucent driver without mega hassles. The card, however, works great in my AP-1000 - just plug it in, and off it goes. Which makes sense, since it is the same device as a Lucent Silver. Does anyone know of a way to reflash these private label cards, either in Windows or Linux, so that they "become" normal Orinocos? I read about the Airport hack, but don't have access to one :( Thanks. jonathan -- NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/
