[MLB-WIRELESS] TIB Ricoh PCI CARD Update

[Matt Chipman]

Rick
You have a valid point that the card may not work under XP so today I
installed the Ricoh PCI card (currently available on the TIB as a
replacement for the Nokia deal) and the Enterasys $50.00 card into an XP Pro
enabled pc.

Both the PCI cradle and the wireless card were picked up and installed
without any intervention from me ie no driver disks required. All i had to
do was double click the icon in the task bar and set the IP, essid and
ad-hoc mode.
I was then able to ping between the laptop and the XP machine.

I took a screen shot which i will have available on a website somewhere
soon.

I hope this makes you a little more comfortable with the purchase should you
decide to make it.

regards
Matt Chipman


----- Original Message -----
From: "rick" <mibz at optushome.com.au>
To: "Matt Pearce" <mattpearce at optushome.com.au>;
<melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
Cc: "Paul van den Bergen" <paul at serc.rmit.edu.au>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] TIB Ricoh PCI CARD Update


> well what about us that cant make it to meetings?
>
> its nice that he spoke to you about it, it still doesnt explain to me
where
> my nokia card is or if this new card even works in winxp
>
> just cous it works in 2k doesnt mean it works in xp
>
> i have 2 videocapturcareds that are 100% not able to work in winxp
>
> we have tryed 2k drivers and no luck
>
> i want 2 make sure this card will work under xp and i want 2 know when i
> will get it and when paul will bother to contact me about this change
>
> what about all teh people who are buying who arnt on the group
>
> rik
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Pearce" <mattpearce at optushome.com.au>
> To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
> Cc: "Paul van den Bergen" <paul at serc.rmit.edu.au>
> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 1:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] TIB Ricoh PCI CARD Update
>
>
> > Ok Guys,
> >
> > I spoke to Paul and Nick on Friday night and the additional payment that
> is
> > required for the cards is to be paid when you pick up your cards.
> According
> > to the time frame given this will more than likely be the next wireless
> > meeting.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Justin" <littlejuz at optusnet.com.au>
> > To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
> > Cc: "Paul van den Bergen" <paul at serc.rmit.edu.au>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 12:45 PM
> > Subject: RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] TIB Ricoh PCI CARD Update
> >
> >
> > > Have to agree here, I'm ready to pay the extra for get PCI adapters
but
> > who,
> > > when, where, how etc etc. Paul, please let me know!
> > >
> > >  Also, Thanks Paul for putting in the time and effort to make sure he
> get
> > > good cards at a good price. MAybe we should have the next meeting up
the
> > > road at the Gebung so I can buy you a beer :)
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Gaz.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > > [mailto:owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au]On Behalf Of rick
> > > Sent: Sunday, 12 May 2002 10:15 AM
> > > To: Matt Chipman; melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > > Cc: Paul van den Bergen; nick at artful.com.au
> > > Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] TIB Ricoh PCI CARD Update
> > >
> > >
> > > call me oldfasioned but i thought paul might contact the people who he
> has
> > > there money. im getting confused and havnt had a direct email from
paul
> in
> > > over 2 weeks what is happening? are we 100% sure this card will work
in
> > > winxp?
> > >
> > > rik
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Matt Chipman" <mkchipman at optushome.com.au>
> > > To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
> > > Cc: "Paul van den Bergen" <paul at serc.rmit.edu.au>;
<nick at artful.com.au>
> > > Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 11:25 PM
> > > Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] TIB Ricoh PCI CARD Update
> > >
> > >
> > > > Tonight I verified that the Ricoh  R5C476 II  card (that is the
> > > replacement
> > > > for the NOKIA card on the TIB) works under Linux.  Even cooler was
the
> > > card
> > > > beeped via the onboard speaker when it was activated  :-)
> > > >
> > > > I was able to ping to and fro from my laptop to the linux box.
> > > >
> > > > For me this is good news in that i am now 100% confident in
supplying
> > this
> > > > card to members.
> > > >
> > > > The website states it runs under 95, 98, ME, 2000 an others and now
we
> > can
> > > > add Linux to this.
> > > > http://www.carry.com.tw/products/PCI/101ce.htm
> > > >
> > > > Please note that LINUX and ME are the only two os's i have verified
> the
> > > card
> > > > with but i think this is more than enough to put a smile on many
> faces.
> > > >
> > > > Details of test environment
> > > > Debian Linux woody unstable
> > > > Kernel 2.4.18
> > > > pci card driver  - yenta_socket
> > > > wireless card driver - orinoco_cs
> > > >
> > > > use modconf under Debian to add these modules to the kernel
> > > >
> > > > At Fridays meeting, someone pointed out the manufacturer also
supplies
> a
> > > pci
> > > > card with two pcmcia slots which would be perfect for an AP
situation.
> > I
> > > > hope to be able to add the price for these cards (if i can get them)
> to
> > > the
> > > > TIB on Monday - stay tuned.
> > > >
> > > > For those who still havent heard the NOKIA card deal has fallen
> through,
> > > > please visit the TIB then Pauls website for more details and images.
> > > >
> > > > If all goes well, these cards will be available for pickup at the
next
> > > > meeting.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Fenn pointed out (and rightly so)
> > > > -- snip--
> > > > For those of you who are wondering, it appears that the amtron site
> > > > _had_ linux info, but removed it (moderately concerning).
> > > >
> > > > Thankfully, google still has a cached copy:
> > > >
> > > >
> http://216.239.39.100/search?q=cache:mYospePhW5wC:www.amtron.com/reader/
> > > > pcdrp101ce.htm+
> > > > --snip--
> > > >
> > > > This is now not an issue!
> > > >
> > > > -Matt Chipman
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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