-===========================
-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) 2003-2006, Intel Corporation
+
README.ipw2100
-March 14, 2005
+Version: git-1.1.5
+Date : January 25, 2006
-===========================
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. Introduction
------------- ----- ----- ---- --- -- -
+-----------------------------------------------
+0. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS DRIVER
+1. Introduction
+2. Release git-1.1.5 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
+
+
+1. Introduction
+-----------------------------------------------
This document provides a brief overview of the features supported by the
IPW2100 driver project. The main project website, where the latest
for the driver project.
-===========================
-1. Release 1.1.0 Current Supported Features
----------------------------
+2. Release git-1.1.5 Current Supported Features
+-----------------------------------------------
- Managed (BSS) and Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
- WEP (shared key and open)
- Wireless Tools support
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
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
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
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.
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:
level if `iwconfig eth1 power on` is invoked.
-===========================
-7. Support
----------------------------
+8. Support
+-----------------------------------------------
For general development information and support,
go to:
http://supportmail.intel.com
-===========================
-8. License
----------------------------
+9. License
+-----------------------------------------------
- Copyright(c) 2003 - 2005 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
+ Copyright(c) 2003 - 2006 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
under the terms of the GNU General Public License (version 2) as
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