"Unauthorized Network Card"

[taz42zero]

i'm wanting to upgrade my wireless from the 2100b to the 2200bg, but when i boot up the system, it won't boot, just says "Unauthorized Network Card" and to remove the mini-pci card. once i swap back, its fine. ibm told me that only a card from ibm would work, but wouldn't tell me why. does anyone know why this is?

i've been trying to find a genuine ibm card, thought i found one on ebay, and they guy sent me a card that was different than the one in the picture..... :lame:

[mysbca]

You can try the no-1802 utility. More info at Thinkwiki:
Thinkwiki - Unauthorized network cards

[kextyn]

I used a hack to get it to skip the check (I'm sure it's what mysbca posted.) Can't remember where I got it but it was just a .com file I had to run in DOS. Worked great. I couldn't believe IBM sent me a wireless card that the laptop wouldn't accept.

[underclocker]

Please make sure that your BIOS and EC are the most current version available. If adapter still doesn't work, and it was purchased from IBM, call IBM!