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DWL-520 updates.

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solomon 2002-10-29 14:16:39 +00:00
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@ -94,13 +94,19 @@ Q: When I try to load the driver, I get a whole bunch of errors about
Q: I have a DWL-520 and it won't work!
The DWL-520 *requires* a PCI 2.2 compliant motherboard. Only
very new machines support this. Yes, the box lied. Check the
documentation for your system and/or motherboard to see if it is
PCI 2.2 compliant. If not, return the DWL-520 and buy an Linksys
WMP11 instead. NOTE: The Linksys WMP11 v2.7 is NOT prism-based, and
thus not supported by this driver. The Actiontec PCI board is still
known to be prism based; you may want to try that instead.
The DWL-520 claims to require a PCI 2.2 compliant motherboard.
Only fairly new machines support this. Yes, the box lies. :)
Check the documentation for your system and/or motherboard to see if
it is PCI 2.2 compliant.
NOTE: We have some reports of the DWL-520 working on PCI 2.1
motherboards; your mileage may vary. See the following URL:
http://www.personaltelco.net/index.cgi/DlinkDwl520
NOTE: The Linksys WMP11 v2.7 is NOT prism-based, and
thus not supported by this driver. The Actiontec PCI board is
still known to be prism based; you may want to try that instead.
Q: All I see is "Tx attempt prior to association, frame dropped"