Updated READMEs and MAINTAINERS for the ipw2100 and ipw2200 drivers. Signed-off-by: James Ketrenos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 | 128 ++++++++++++++------ Documentation/networking/README.ipw2200 | 196 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++------ MAINTAINERS | 18 ++ 3 files changed, 270 insertions(+), 72 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 b/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 index 2046948..3ab4037 100644 --- a/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 +++ b/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2100 @@ -1,27 +1,82 @@ -=========================== -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection Driver for Linux +Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Driver for Linux in support of: + +Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection + +Copyright (C) 2003-2005, Intel Corporation + README.ipw2100 -March 14, 2005 +Version: 1.1.3 +Date : October 17, 2005 -=========================== Index ---------------------------- -0. Introduction -1. Release 1.1.0 Current Features -2. Command Line Parameters -3. Sysfs Helper Files -4. Radio Kill Switch -5. Dynamic Firmware -6. Power Management -7. Support -8. License +----------------------------------------------- +0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER +1. Introduction +2. Release 1.1.3 Current Features +3. Command Line Parameters +4. Sysfs Helper Files +5. Radio Kill Switch +6. Dynamic Firmware +7. Power Management +8. Support +9. License + + +0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER +----------------------------------------------- + +Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!! + +Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and +quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and +governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they +are designated and/or marked to ship into. Since wireless LANs are +generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars, +satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes +necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid +interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to +provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and +governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the +product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and +software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect +radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These +parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, +channel scanning, and human exposure. + +For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties +of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WLAN +adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any +patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that +have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, +utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have +not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for +ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear +no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated +with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under +the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and +(iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing +support to any third parties for such modified products. + +Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be +modules, and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval +upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and +system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be +non-compliant. + +The drivers available for download from SourceForge are provided as a +part of a development project. Conformance to local regulatory +requirements is the responsibility of the individual developer. As +such, if you are interested in deploying or shipping a driver as part of +solution intended to be used for purposes other than development, please +obtain a tested driver from Intel Customer Support at: +http://support.intel.com/support/notebook/sb/CS-006408.htm -=========================== -0. Introduction ------------- ----- ----- ---- --- -- - + +1. Introduction +----------------------------------------------- This document provides a brief overview of the features supported by the IPW2100 driver project. The main project website, where the latest @@ -34,9 +89,8 @@ potential fixes and patches, as well as for the driver project. -=========================== -1. Release 1.1.0 Current Supported Features ---------------------------- +2. Release 1.1.3 Current Supported Features +----------------------------------------------- - Managed (BSS) and Ad-Hoc (IBSS) - WEP (shared key and open) - Wireless Tools support @@ -51,9 +105,8 @@ on the amount of validation and interope performed on a given feature. -=========================== -2. Command Line Parameters ---------------------------- +3. Command Line Parameters +----------------------------------------------- If the driver is built as a module, the following optional parameters are used by entering them on the command line with the modprobe command using this @@ -75,9 +128,9 @@ associate boolean associate=0 /* Do NOT disable boolean disable=1 /* Do not power the HW */ -=========================== -3. Sysfs Helper Files +4. Sysfs Helper Files --------------------------- +----------------------------------------------- There are several ways to control the behavior of the driver. Many of the general capabilities are exposed through the Wireless Tools (iwconfig). There @@ -120,9 +173,8 @@ For the device level files, see /sys/bus based RF kill from ON -> OFF -> ON, the radio will NOT come back on -=========================== -4. Radio Kill Switch ---------------------------- +5. Radio Kill Switch +----------------------------------------------- Most laptops provide the ability for the user to physically disable the radio. Some vendors have implemented this as a physical switch that requires no software to turn the radio off and on. On other laptops, however, the switch @@ -134,9 +186,8 @@ See the Sysfs helper file 'rf_kill' for on your system. -=========================== -5. Dynamic Firmware ---------------------------- +6. Dynamic Firmware +----------------------------------------------- As the firmware is licensed under a restricted use license, it can not be included within the kernel sources. To enable the IPW2100 you will need a firmware image to load into the wireless NIC's processors. @@ -146,9 +197,8 @@ You can obtain these images from <http:/ See INSTALL for instructions on installing the firmware. -=========================== -6. Power Management ---------------------------- +7. Power Management +----------------------------------------------- The IPW2100 supports the configuration of the Power Save Protocol through a private wireless extension interface. The IPW2100 supports the following different modes: @@ -200,9 +250,8 @@ xxxx/yyyy will be replaced with 'off' -- level if `iwconfig eth1 power on` is invoked. -=========================== -7. Support ---------------------------- +8. Support +----------------------------------------------- For general development information and support, go to: @@ -218,9 +267,8 @@ For installation support on the ipw2100 http://supportmail.intel.com -=========================== -8. License ---------------------------- +9. License +----------------------------------------------- Copyright(c) 2003 - 2005 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. diff --git a/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2200 b/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2200 index 6916080..c6492d3 100644 --- a/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2200 +++ b/Documentation/networking/README.ipw2200 @@ -1,33 +1,89 @@ Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux in support of: -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection +Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection +Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection -Note: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux and Intel(R) -PRO/Wireless 2200BG Driver for Linux is a unified driver that works on -both hardware adapters listed above. In this document the Intel(R) -PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux will be used to reference the +Note: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux and Intel(R) +PRO/Wireless 2200BG Driver for Linux is a unified driver that works on +both hardware adapters listed above. In this document the Intel(R) +PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux will be used to reference the unified driver. Copyright (C) 2004-2005, Intel Corporation README.ipw2200 -Version: 1.0.0 -Date : January 31, 2005 +Version: 1.0.8 +Date : October 20, 2005 Index ----------------------------------------------- +0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER 1. Introduction 1.1. Overview of features 1.2. Module parameters 1.3. Wireless Extension Private Methods 1.4. Sysfs Helper Files -2. About the Version Numbers -3. Support -4. License +2. Ad-Hoc Networking +3. Interacting with Wireless Tools +3.1. iwconfig mode +4. About the Version Numbers +5. Firmware installation +6. Support +7. License + + +0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER +----------------------------------------------- + +Important Notice FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS!!!! + +Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and +quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and +governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they +are designated and/or marked to ship into. Since wireless LANs are +generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars, +satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes +necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid +interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to +provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and +governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the +product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and +software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect +radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These +parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, +channel scanning, and human exposure. + +For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties +of the software provided in binary format with the wireless WLAN +adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any +patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that +have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, +utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have +not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for +ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear +no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated +with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under +the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and +(iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing +support to any third parties for such modified products. + +Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be +modules, and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory approval +upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and +system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be +non-compliant. + +The drivers available for download from SourceForge are provided as a +part of a development project. Conformance to local regulatory +requirements is the responsibility of the individual developer. As +such, if you are interested in deploying or shipping a driver as part of +solution intended to be used for purposes other than development, please +obtain a tested driver from Intel Customer Support at: + +http://support.intel.com/support/notebook/sb/CS-006408.htm 1. Introduction @@ -45,7 +101,7 @@ file. 1.1. Overview of Features ----------------------------------------------- -The current release (1.0.0) supports the following features: +The current release (1.0.8) supports the following features: + BSS mode (Infrastructure, Managed) + IBSS mode (Ad-Hoc) @@ -56,17 +112,27 @@ The current release (1.0.0) supports the + Full A rate support (2915 only) + Transmit power control + S state support (ACPI suspend/resume) + +The following features are currently enabled, but not officially +supported: + ++ WPA + long/short preamble support ++ Monitor mode (aka RFMon) + +The distinction between officially supported and enabled is a reflection +on the amount of validation and interoperability testing that has been +performed on a given feature. 1.2. Command Line Parameters ----------------------------------------------- -Like many modules used in the Linux kernel, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless -2915ABG Driver for Linux allows certain configuration options to be -provided as module parameters. The most common way to specify a module -parameter is via the command line. +Like many modules used in the Linux kernel, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless +2915ABG Driver for Linux allows configuration options to be provided +as module parameters. The most common way to specify a module parameter +is via the command line. The general form is: @@ -96,14 +162,18 @@ Where the supported parameter are: debug If using a debug build, this is used to control the amount of debug - info is logged. See the 'dval' and 'load' script for more info on - how to use this (the dval and load scripts are provided as part + info is logged. See the 'dvals' and 'load' script for more info on + how to use this (the dvals and load scripts are provided as part of the ipw2200 development snapshot releases available from the SourceForge project at http://ipw2200.sf.net) + + led + Can be used to turn on experimental LED code. + 0 = Off, 1 = On. Default is 0. mode Can be used to set the default mode of the adapter. - 0 = Managed, 1 = Ad-Hoc + 0 = Managed, 1 = Ad-Hoc, 2 = Monitor 1.3. Wireless Extension Private Methods @@ -164,8 +234,8 @@ The supported private methods are: ----------------------------------------------- The Linux kernel provides a pseudo file system that can be used to -access various components of the operating system. The Intel(R) -PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux exposes several configuration +access various components of the operating system. The Intel(R) +PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux exposes several configuration parameters through this mechanism. An entry in the sysfs can support reading and/or writing. You can @@ -184,13 +254,13 @@ You can set the debug level via: Where $VALUE would be a number in the case of this sysfs entry. The input to sysfs files does not have to be a number. For example, the -firmware loader used by hotplug utilizes sysfs entries for transferring +firmware loader used by hotplug utilizes sysfs entries for transfering the firmware image from user space into the driver. The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Driver for Linux exposes sysfs entries -at two levels -- driver level, which apply to all instances of the -driver (in the event that there are more than one device installed) and -device level, which applies only to the single specific instance. +at two levels -- driver level, which apply to all instances of the driver +(in the event that there are more than one device installed) and device +level, which applies only to the single specific instance. 1.4.1 Driver Level Sysfs Helper Files @@ -203,6 +273,7 @@ For the driver level files, look in /sys This controls the same global as the 'debug' module parameter + 1.4.2 Device Level Sysfs Helper Files ----------------------------------------------- @@ -213,7 +284,7 @@ For the device level files, look in For example: /sys/bus/pci/drivers/ipw2200/0000:02:01.0 -For the device level files, see /sys/bus/pci/[drivers/ipw2200: +For the device level files, see /sys/bus/pci/drivers/ipw2200: rf_kill read - @@ -231,8 +302,59 @@ For the device level files, see /sys/bus ucode read-only access to the ucode version number + led + read - + 0 = LED code disabled + 1 = LED code enabled + write - + 0 = Disable LED code + 1 = Enable LED code + + NOTE: The LED code has been reported to hang some systems when + running ifconfig and is therefore disabled by default. + -2. About the Version Numbers +2. Ad-Hoc Networking +----------------------------------------------- + +When using a device in an Ad-Hoc network, it is useful to understand the +sequence and requirements for the driver to be able to create, join, or +merge networks. + +The following attempts to provide enough information so that you can +have a consistent experience while using the driver as a member of an +Ad-Hoc network. + +2.1. Joining an Ad-Hoc Network +----------------------------------------------- + +The easiest way to get onto an Ad-Hoc network is to join one that +already exists. + +2.2. Creating an Ad-Hoc Network +----------------------------------------------- + +An Ad-Hoc networks is created using the syntax of the Wireless tool. + +For Example: +iwconfig eth1 mode ad-hoc essid testing channel 2 + +2.3. Merging Ad-Hoc Networks +----------------------------------------------- + + +3. Interaction with Wireless Tools +----------------------------------------------- + +3.1 iwconfig mode +----------------------------------------------- + +When configuring the mode of the adapter, all run-time configured parameters +are reset to the value used when the module was loaded. This includes +channels, rates, ESSID, etc. + + +4. About the Version Numbers ----------------------------------------------- Due to the nature of open source development projects, there are @@ -259,12 +381,23 @@ available as quickly as possible, unknow The major version number will be incremented when significant changes are made to the driver. Currently, there are no major changes planned. +5. Firmware installation +---------------------------------------------- + +The driver requires a firmware image, download it and extract the +files under /lib/firmware (or wherever your hotplug's firmware.agent +will look for firmware files) + +The firmware can be downloaded from the following URL: -3. Support + http://ipw2200.sf.net/ + + +6. Support ----------------------------------------------- -For installation support of the 1.0.0 version, you can contact -http://supportmail.intel.com, or you can use the open source project +For direct support of the 1.0.0 version, you can contact +http://supportmail.intel.com, or you can use the open source project support. For general information and support, go to: @@ -272,7 +405,7 @@ For general information and support, go http://ipw2200.sf.net/ -4. License +7. License ----------------------------------------------- Copyright(c) 2003 - 2005 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. @@ -297,4 +430,3 @@ For general information and support, go James P. Ketrenos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 - diff --git a/MAINTAINERS b/MAINTAINERS index d57c491..c051f49 100644 --- a/MAINTAINERS +++ b/MAINTAINERS @@ -1310,6 +1310,24 @@ M: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000/ S: Supported +INTEL PRO/WIRELESS 2100 NETWORK CONNECTION SUPPORT +P: Yi Zhu +M: [EMAIL PROTECTED] +P: James Ketrenos +M: [EMAIL PROTECTED] +L: http://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/ipw2100-devel +W: http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net +S: Supported + +INTEL PRO/WIRELESS 2915ABG NETWORK CONNECTION SUPPORT +P: Yi Zhu +M: [EMAIL PROTECTED] +P: James Ketrenos +M: [EMAIL PROTECTED] +L: http://lists.sourceforge.net/mailman/listinfo/ipw2100-devel +W: http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net +S: Supported + IOC3 DRIVER P: Ralf Baechle M: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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