Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop). Make sure that all system requirements are met. To install this package please do the following:

Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. See How to install Intel Device 4236 under sidux 2008-03 (Ουρέα) for more info.This package contains the files needed for installing the Intel WiFi Link 5100 PROSet/Wireless driver. See section 'How to build linux-kbuild-2.6 yourself' This package is not in the repositories, but you can build it yourself following the instructions at: Sudo apt-get install linux-image-2.6.28-1-686įinally, if you need linux-headers-2.6.28-1-686, for instance to install propietary ATI drivers, then you'll have to satisfy the dependency of linux-kbuild-2.6.28. (the directory name extracted from tarball could be different as well)Īdd the following line to your /etc/apt/sources.list:

Copy the microcode file to /lib/firmware:.

cp arch/i386/boot/bzImage /boot/kernel-2.6.27-rc5Īlternative if you want to use your stock < 2.6.27 Kernelĭownload the iwlifi-5000 tarball with microcode (firmware) from IntelLinuxWireless.

download linux kernel prepatch 2.6.27-rc5ĭevice Drivers => Network device surppot => wireless LAN.

This should also work for Debian's testing and unstable branch. Running Debian stable 6.0.6 („Squeeze“) WiFi will not work after a fresh installation.Īdd a non-free source to /etc/apt/sources.list and run Installation under Debian stable 6.0.6 („Squeeze“) To make changes take effect immediately do 'rmmod iwlagn rmmod iwlcore modprobe iwlagn' Create a file /etc/modprobe.d/nf with the line 'options iwlcore led_mode=1' to set the LED on steady, or you can set led_mode=0 to have it flash whenever there is wireless activity (default). If you find the flashing wireless LED annoying, you can change its behavior so it will be on steady whenever the radio is powered on, and off when the radio is off.

This is a Mini-PCI Express WiFi Adapter, supported by the iwlagn driver since the 2.6.26 kernels.

Intel wifi link 5100 driver