which mini pci wifi works on the x31 out of the box?

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Boo Boo · #1 Post by **Boo Boo** » Sun May 27, 2007 11:00 pm

i dont want to run a hack just pop it in and go.

would like better then just b

qviri · #2 Post by **qviri** » Sun May 27, 2007 11:58 pm

IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II

You may also have luck with other wireless G IBM-branded cards. IBM-branded is the key part.

Boo Boo · #3 Post by **Boo Boo** » Mon May 28, 2007 12:44 am

would this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-WM3B2915ABG-A ... dZViewItem

or is this one that needs a hack?

#4 Post by **KristianJ** » Mon May 28, 2007 1:19 am

Definitely shouldn't need a hack, and even though it doesn't mention X31 as one of the supported laptops I'd say it should work. But I'm not totally sure.

#5 Post by **tomh009** » Mon May 28, 2007 4:31 am

qviri wrote:IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II

You may also have luck with other wireless G IBM-branded cards. IBM-branded is the key part.

Note that the list of compatible card IDs is embedded in the BIOS. Depending on the age of the BIOS on your X31, you may need to update it first before you can use the above (or other) wireless cards.

The Intel 2915abg card in the eBay listing is indeed an IBM version, but you may note that the eBay description specifies "X32" rather than "X31" or "X30"; that means that the BIOS inclusion may be an issue.

Incidentally, the no-1802 hack is quite safe. It doesn't modify the BIOS, but, rather, simply sets a one-byte value in the CMOS telling the X31 not to perform the wireless card compatibility check.

cmarti · #6 Post by **cmarti** » Mon May 28, 2007 5:18 pm

tomh009 wrote: Incidentally, the no-1802 hack is quite safe. It doesn't modify the BIOS, but, rather, simply sets a one-byte value in the CMOS telling the X31 not to perform the wireless card compatibility check.

I agree i used the no-1802 and now i have a Atheros NON IBM card in my X31 and it works flawless.

Boo Boo · #7 Post by **Boo Boo** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:21 am

i bought a 2915 and found a iso of no 1082 and yes its easy. the 2915 installed fine and it actually stays connected to the internet now

ragefury32 · #8 Post by **ragefury32** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:21 pm

Boo Boo wrote:i bought a 2915 and found a iso of no 1082 and yes its easy. the 2915 installed fine and it actually stays connected to the internet now

Yeah, the 2915 will work, but you'll need an Atheros if you want:
a) 108MBps SuperG
b) MacOSX/86 Support.

Oh well. OSX86 does not have reliable sleep support yet, so it's really a moot point. Congrats! Does the green wireless LED light up when you activate it?

which mini pci wifi works on the x31 out of the box?

which mini pci wifi works on the x31 out of the box?

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