watt50
join:2005-04-12
| reply to Maxxi
Re: Broadcom WLAN Utility & Driver 3.100.56.0 9X/2
said by Maxxi:
To install the newer build you'll need to modify the second INF file otherwise an error message will stop the installation and you'll have to stick with the 3.100.46.0 certified driver). The INF modification is rather simple - I will post it as an update to this thread.
could you describe what you modified in which inf file, so that the 3.100.56.0 drivers are installable? |
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Maxxi
@rr.com
| You can modify the INFs all you please (they are pretty much self-explanatory) and there is PLENTY to modify (settings, additional channels, etc.) but the single mod which allows for proper installation of the newer driver (today I'm not really sure if there is a difference between the builds - I don't want to get into that) is this... open the second inf file (the "a" inf) and locate these lines:
[version]
Signature = "$Windows 95$" ; Combined Win9x/Win2k inf
modify them to read:
[version]
Signature = "$Windows NT$" ; Combined Win9x/Win2k inf
save, update driver, point the wizard to the "a" inf file, choose the 3.100.56.0 driver, install, reboot, enjoy. |
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jdepew
James Depew
Premium,VIP
join:2002-05-13
Richmond, VA
| Maxxi,
Would you mind if I reprinted these instructions, given proper credit, at our site? You can either PM me or reach me directly at jdepew [at] linksysinfo.org
I personally used these on the MiniPCI card I yanked out of my WRT54Gv1.0 to use in my wireless-less laptop, and they worked great. Unfortunately, not too impressed with the Broadcom client looks like a regression from earlier versions. It seems terribly missing that you cannot click on a AP in the site survey to auto add it to your list or connect to it, and are rather forced through thier awkward wizard.
Thanks for the great info! Keep it coming!
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wired-} K6-550, XP2800+, PIII-S 1.4, Slimp3, XBox
wireless-}Toshiba S1292, iPAQ h2215, WPS54GU2 w/ Brother HL-1440 |
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Maxxi
@rr.com
| No problem - thanks for the heads up. It turns out I am a "somewhat-active" member of your site (my login there is maxx) and I've posted my instructions in the forum (more than once) but received no replies. Please do reprint them - maybe then someone will notice and make use (like you did) of this information.
PS - You are right to point out that the Broadcom wizard is awkward and that clicking on an AP in the site survey has no effect. Other than that - I think these drivers are the way to go - with some simple INF editing (but not only) the encryption options and settings they allow for are great. |
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