>I am looking into 802.11b, there were a few posts here recently about >problems with the Orinoco cards and the 1400, here's what their tech >support said about it: > >"The 1400's need to use version 6.04 drivers from >ftp.orinocowireless.com/pub/software/IEEE/PC_CARD/APPLE/v600/. The 7.2 >drivers aren't going to work it due to the lack of standard PCI architecture >on this model. This is the same issue with making it work with AirPort >drivers." > >I emailed back asking about firmware revisions of the card (what if you >have the most recent firmware possible, will it still work with the older >drivers, would be a useful question to have answered) but have yet to >receive a reply.
OK, I've got more tech info about the Orinoco cards, and the 1400. I'm going to append it to my old email so all info is in one place. This is from one of their support engineers, not just cust. service. I will test this shortly, my card is just about here, but Amazon lied about the Netgear MR314 being on shelf and it will be a bit before it gets to me. I hate that, I doubt I'll order equipment from Amazon again (usually what happens is the reseller waits for X hundred/thousand units to be ordered, then places an order w/ the manufacturer, and gets a nice discount on the volume, of which they pass on a fraction to you. Of course they fib to you about it being in stock in the first place, so you actually place your order...then you wait...). Anyway I digress. The part about the WEP encryption method could be what is causing the troubles posted here earlier. ------------------- "As far as firmware goes, anything between 6.08 to 8.10 should be OK. I have not tested 8.42 or heard reporte yea or nea on this. New cards are appearing with 7.28 or 7.42 out of the box, so a mod should be unnecessary. The customer would need a windows PC to accomplish a firmware update anyway. Make sure any previous attempts at 7.2 are uninstalled after being removed from the extensions folder, before setting up the older drivers. Also, encryption can be a source of frustration. The AP must NOT be using a shared key authentication method, (open auth / static WEP only). Also there often are "passphase" or "friendly" key input hashing routines on these AP's. Make sure the customer gets the "network equivalent" hex WEP key and applies this to the card profile. To firmly rule out any encryption issues, remove encryption in case there is trouble." -- -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
