Примечания к выпуску для Cisco Cisco Aironet 350 Wireless LAN Client Adapter
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Release Notes for Cisco Aironet Client Adapter Drivers, Version 1.5.2 for Linux
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Upgrading to a New Driver Release
Option 3 for RedHat 7.1 Systems
Option 3 is the most advanced installation method because it requires a complete kernel rebuild and
installation.
installation.
Caution
You must use the kernel source in order to properly execute this procedure.
Note
If you are not using a RedHat 7.1 system but your distribution enables PCMCIA support in
the kernel by default, you need to disable it by following the instructions in this section.
the kernel by default, you need to disable it by following the instructions in this section.
Step 1
To select option 3, type 3 and press Enter.
Step 2
Type cd /usr/src/linux-2.4.2 and press Enter.
Step 3
Type make menuconfig and press Enter.
Step 4
In the menuconfig window, scroll down to General setup and press Enter.
Step 5
Scroll down to PCMCIA/Cardbus support and press Enter.
Step 6
Continue to press the spacebar until the selector in front of the option is blank (does not contain an M
or an *).
or an *).
Step 7
Continue to select Exit and press Enter until the following message appears: “Do you wish to save
your new kernel configuration?”
your new kernel configuration?”
Step 8
Select Yes and press Enter.
Step 9
Rebuild your kernel.
Step 10
After the kernel is remade and reinstalled, reboot your computer.
Step 11
Go to Step 8 of the main upgrade procedure on page 2. This time select n when asked in Step 11 if you
are using a RedHat 7.1 system with an unmodified kernel.
are using a RedHat 7.1 system with an unmodified kernel.
Additional Procedures
After the driver and client utilities are properly installed, you may need to perform additional procedures
before using your client adapter. This section provides instructions for the following procedures:
before using your client adapter. This section provides instructions for the following procedures:
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Changing the permission rights regarding configuration of the client adapter
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Assigning an IP address
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Installing the drivers for more than one client adapter and then selecting between them
Changing the Permission Rights
By default, all users are permitted to configure the client adapter. If you want only root users (those with
administrative rights) to be able to run the client utilities and configure the client adapter, type chmod
500 /opt/cisco/bin/* and press Enter.
administrative rights) to be able to run the client utilities and configure the client adapter, type chmod
500 /opt/cisco/bin/* and press Enter.