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WI-FI with eCS

Started by Dennis, 2008.04.08, 17:27:24

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Dennis

What do I need to do to access the internet remotely while I am on the road with my eCS Compal notebook?
   1. Commands needed?
   2. Any additional software that needs to be installed?
   3. Hardware needed?

Thanks in advance

Dennis
   

BigWarpGuy

I have a D-Link pocket Ethernet connected usb port powered wifi device. It does not take special software to connect. The instruction show how to set it up using a browser.
"D-linkĀ® High Speed 802.11g Wireless Pocket Router"
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/adet.to?seg=HHO&poid=410157

http://wlan.netlabs.org/site/index.xml
Here is the WLAN software that is useful.

I am still new to WIFI with OS/2-eCS.  ;D  I set up my D-Link but not have really used it to connect yet but I will soon.  8)

warpcafe

#2
Hi Dennis,

there's basically 2 ways known (and proven to work with eCS):


  • 1) Use a (most probably) built-in WiFi NIC supported by GenMac along with Wireless LAN monitor software (both are available at netlabs - see links below)
  • 2) Use something like the Asus wl330g or similar device (like the one mentioned by BWG) which handle everything themselves (using a browser-based interface)

For the first: Not each and every existing WiFi chipset works in eCS. See GenMac's supported list for details. Best chances are with Intel chipsets I guess (if they aren't the top-notch latest ones).

For the latter: The funny thing is that these devices connect to your standard (wired) ethernet jack and can then be controlled by using a browser-based interface. They connect your wired ethernet to the wireless network so to say. ;-) The reason for this is their platform independency and the fact that chances are better to find drivers for a modern ethernet chipset than for a modern WiFi NIC if you're running a not-so-common operating system. :-)
Note however that your ethernet chipset still needs to be supported in eCS however. In most modern hardware, GenMac or nveth drivers will do that whenever no native driver is available. Can't tell for your Compal... however if that laptop works on your "local network" (if there is such) then no need to worry.

To discover public WiFi networks and to connect to them, you'll need (as mentioned before) either the Wireless LAN monitor software or (in case of the Asus box) use the browser-based interface.

Some links:
Asus WL-330g http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=12&l2=41&l3=0&l4=0&model=59&modelmenu=1
GenMac: http://genmac.netlabs.org/site/index.xml
Wireless LAN monitor: http://wlan.netlabs.org/site/index.xml

HTH
Thomas
"It is not worth an intelligent man's time to be in the majority.
By definition, there are already enough people to do that"
- G.H. Hardy

Dennis

Thanks to both of you. I'm going to get whatever I can off those links the next time I'm home--Have to leave at 10PM to make a delivery at 8AM Monday and still need a shower & nap.

Dennis

warpcafe

Take care! CU

Thomas
"It is not worth an intelligent man's time to be in the majority.
By definition, there are already enough people to do that"
- G.H. Hardy