R60 in need of Wireless

[teladoy]

I have install successfully double boot Kalyway 10.5.2 and XP on my Lenovo R60.
So far everything seen OK (I am a mac user for last 9 years from 8.5 to 10.5.5.
I have internet via ethernet so I am using this notebook as a desktop with Mac and laptop wit Windows that give 6 hours of battery compare to 3.5 with Mac. All work out of the box so I am happy (very, can afford mac anymore) Thanks Kaly.
My question is in regard to Intel Pro Wireless 3945ABG network connection, I am aware than so far is not solution, so unless you have one not need to inform me (save you to have to type extra) I read forums all the time. But can see to find a work around situation either using a PC/PC Express Card or a USB Adaptor or any unknown by me hardware If is possible please let me know.

Thanks

[minhi]

hi, i had the same problem as you, you can buy a compatible USB wireless adaptor like the ASUS one ($25) OR you can buy an atheros based mini-pci wireless card and swap out the one you have, this is what i did, i think it was about $30 from ebay.

[teladoy]

Minhi Thank you for responding me. I have been very busy so no time for forums or answer I apologize. I went ahead and order a atheros card IC: 4104A-ARBXB63L suppose to support Wi-FI also let see if it works Thank you again Bye

[g_George]

Hi all!
I have your same problem, and from my searches through forums and blogs I got to the point that you need to flash your bios to get rid of the hw blacklist,that otherwise will get you the famous "error 1802".You find more information in the T6X section, where Zender has done a great job modding the bios for many thinkpads.
Instead, if you know that Atheros chipset is natively accepted from R60's bios, please let me know, 'cause I don't feel comfortable flashin the bios, even if the procedure is riskless.
Thanks in advance,
G

[teladoy]

g..
before getting post from minhi I search around and found from other sources the same answer but minhi is the only R60 owner so instead of flusing I goint to install the atheros
I have remove ebay address because card is no good for OS X That is my GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

I also read this morning that one T61 user have no problem reconizing the card.

good luck

[g_George]

ok so, I hope everything will work OOB.Let us know the results when you test it!
Thanks again,
G

[teladoy]

My Report I got Zender to send me the file and is done no more 1802 Thank You Zender
The card works fine in XP not in kalyway 10.5.2.
Any one have any hint george perhaps i am stock may I should get a Broadcom 94311 I read someone have luck with that one.
Well that is my report

[teladoy]

As 10.00 AM Sat 14 2009 Problem result
Thanks to g_george for awareness
Thanks to upgarde for files
Thanks to silencer for searching
Thanks to zender for knowledge