[SOLVED] wireless activation in redhat

[rocker9772]

m using redhat 5.3
i have installed a driver for wifi as per my wireless card...
i checkd my kernel version , nd it is as per the requirements...
but i hve a file name iwl3945.ucode
can u help me how to install the driver using this file...?

[JosePF]

Hello,
i think that that microcode may be in /lib/firmware/
See this Iwlwifi - Gentoo Linux Wiki, i think that can help you.

I hope that can help you
Regards

[glennzo]

You likely need to install iwl3945-firmware.

[root@redhat glenn]# yum info iwl3945-firmware
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, rhnplugin, security
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
 * epel: ftp.linux.ncsu.edu
 * rpmfusion-free-updates: mirrors.tummy.com
 * rpmfusion-free-updates-testing: mirrors.tummy.com
 * rpmfusion-nonfree-updates: mirrors.tummy.com
 * rpmfusion-nonfree-updates-testing: mirrors.tummy.com
Installed Packages
Name       : iwl3945-firmware
Arch       : noarch
Version    : 15.28.1.8
Release    : 2.nodist.rf
Size       : 300 k
Repo       : installed
Summary    : Firmware for Intel Wireless 3945 network adapter
URL        : Intel® Wireless WiFi Link drivers for Linux*
License    : Redistributable, no modification permitted
Description: This package provides the firmware required for running an Intel
           : Wireless 3945 adapter with the Linux kernel iwl3945 driver.

[rocker9772]

thanx a lot guys... my wifi has finally strtd...
the gentoo link especially gave some imp info...