Spectrum 24 802.11bg WLAN Chipsets
Usage: To find other modems with the same chipset.
All drivers, downloads & info on this site are found via the modem.
Each Modem Manufacturers’ page also has external web-links, where available.
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General Information
- Wireless-LAN adapters using these Spectrum-24 chipsets can only be used on intel Centrino-chipset MBs. The identical drivers + PROSet software will load both this and the Centrino Embedded 802.11abg WLAN chipsets (PRO/Wireless 2200BG (this chipset), plus PRO/Wireless 2915ABG + PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection devices).
Drivers originate from intel, who also produce the PROSet configuration-software, which latter is a replacement for the Microsoft-supplied "Windows Wireless Zero Config" utility for WLAN devices. intel does not produce the hardware directly (neither do the laptop manufacturers), but does supply both drivers + PROSet to the manufacturers. These latter often customise PROSet for the specific laptop. In particular, both driver-version and PROSet-version may differ from that supplied by intel. The importance of that last sentence becomes apparent with the next paragraph...
Security Alert!
Drivers prior to v9.0.4.16 and PROSet software prior to v10.5 (intel version numbers) have a security hole which will allow local access to the machine. Current (Aug 06) bug-fixed PROSet software also has a memory-leak which will compromise system resources, slow down the machine and eventually cause failure. More information is available on the forums.
Extra Info
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Known Problems
- PROSet software: Upgrading to another version can delete or corrupt wireless profiles, removing keys and making it impossible to connect/logon after upgrade.
Fix: Export the profile(s) before upgrading, then import after update.
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