Prism2 - Wireless Manager non-responsive

amifan · 05 January 2022, 04:53

Hi guys, I have got a Netgear MA401 pcmcia card (it is listed as compatible with Prism), and installed with Prism2 and Roadshow. Now I have done the typical install, setting up the SSID and password from the Prism installer and edited the Prism file for Roadshow. My router has been set up with a WEP password and it all seems to be working or at least the card seems to be talking to the Amiga. However when I try to run `WirelessManager prism2.device` in the shell it just hangs the shell, nothing comes up and no error is shown. The card was bought as new in an unopened box so I thinking maybe the card`s firmware needs to be updated or is that not necessary for this model?

fryguy · 05 January 2022, 08:57

I had to upgrade the firmware for my MA401 to get WPA2 working, but if you're using WEP I suppose it shouldn't be needed.

amifan · 05 January 2022, 09:21

Would that cause the WirelessManager to freeze or not respond when called in the Shell?

fryguy · 05 January 2022, 09:57

I can't remember im afraid, I changed from a wireless card to a wired one many years ago.

Lamaman71 · 07 February 2022, 22:35

I got lockups until I started using WEP.....just out of interest have you checked your 5v at the floppy connector? Just wondering if you move over a tipping point when you liven up the card - super unlikely I know.

05 January 2022, 04:53	#1
amifan WhatIFF? Amiga Magazine Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Chiba, Japan Age: 46 Posts: 480	Prism2 - Wireless Manager non-responsive Hi guys, I have got a Netgear MA401 pcmcia card (it is listed as compatible with Prism), and installed with Prism2 and Roadshow. Now I have done the typical install, setting up the SSID and password from the Prism installer and edited the Prism file for Roadshow. My router has been set up with a WEP password and it all seems to be working or at least the card seems to be talking to the Amiga. However when I try to run `WirelessManager prism2.device` in the shell it just hangs the shell, nothing comes up and no error is shown. The card was bought as new in an unopened box so I thinking maybe the card`s firmware needs to be updated or is that not necessary for this model?

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05 January 2022, 08:57	#2
fryguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Skarabörg, Sweden Age: 44 Posts: 1,019	I had to upgrade the firmware for my MA401 to get WPA2 working, but if you're using WEP I suppose it shouldn't be needed.

05 January 2022, 09:21	#3
amifan WhatIFF? Amiga Magazine Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Chiba, Japan Age: 46 Posts: 480	Would that cause the WirelessManager to freeze or not respond when called in the Shell?

05 January 2022, 09:57	#4
fryguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Skarabörg, Sweden Age: 44 Posts: 1,019	I can't remember im afraid, I changed from a wireless card to a wired one many years ago.

07 February 2022, 22:35	#5
Lamaman71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Katy, USA Posts: 154	I got lockups until I started using WEP.....just out of interest have you checked your 5v at the floppy connector? Just wondering if you move over a tipping point when you liven up the card - super unlikely I know.

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