Need kext for Intel WiFi link 5100

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Looking for kext(drivers) for Intel WIFI Link 5100
for Mac OSX 10.5.3

Original issue reported on code.google.com by naveed148@gmail.com on 19 May 2009 at 6:47

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GREAT! The modified kexts works. I double checked the MAC address to make sure 
it was my wireless and not built-in ethernet port. don't suppose theirs a 
solution to activate the card for internet? 

Original comment by jatonb...@gmail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 8:54

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btw i'm running SL 10.6.3 

Original comment by jatonb...@gmail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 9:06

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I have SL 10.6.2 , 10.6.3 and higher don't work because i have a nViDIA Geforce 
GT130M.It's only compatible from the 10.5.5 to 10.6.2.I'm also have a USB 
Wireless of D-Link.The USB Wireless is only detected as ethernet port but i can 
connect to a network because  there's a Wireless Utility.Like the network 
selector.So someone has just to write a iwi4965 based network selector. Please 
help us !!!!!!!!!

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 9:35

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do you mean it won't activate on 10.6.3 because i'm using 10.6.3 and the kexts 
installed and detected my wireless 5100 fine...

Original comment by jatonb...@gmail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 9:48

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I'm just meaning that 10.6.3 and 10.6.4 are not working for me , thats all!

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 12:52

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How do we find the correct code that is described in Step.4?? 

Original comment by kostas.k...@gmail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 4:46

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for me i just booted up my distro/installation dvd and opened "Hardware Info". 
It displays the device code as xxxx:yyyy which you convert to 0xyyyyxxxx 
replacing XandY with the actual code.

Original comment by jatonb...@gmail.com on 29 Jul 2010 at 4:50

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Comment 39 by lethaldosemedia, Oct 11, 2009
@ #38 / Graf

Just use windows or OSX86 Tools to find out your wireless cards ven and dev
numbers... the ven number is Intels number, which should be 8086, the dev will 
be
different, for instance, the 5100 is 4232, you might be 4233, etc.

You'd have to modify the kext included in the .zip file and change 0x42328086  
to
0x????8086   replace ?'s with your numbers. install package included in zip but 
then
delete the iwi4965 out of your extensions folder. then install the kext YOU 
MODIFIED
into your extensions directory.

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 30 Jul 2010 at 7:25

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anyone going to post a specific tutorial for 5100 installation?

Original comment by zijie...@gmail.com on 30 Jul 2010 at 3:43

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I just installed the kexts in 10.6.4, but the 5100 card didn't recognized in 
the PreferencePane. However, I can find it in the AbouttheMac. How can I make 
it work? With the network selector? Thanks!

Original comment by ouchyo...@gmail.com on 30 Jul 2010 at 4:27

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I don't know if this will be work but you can try it.
-1 Go back to the Network Preferences in the PreferencePane
-2 Click the + under the network list and look for a Ethernet (en2)*.
-3 Now you can add the Device on your Pane!

*Maybee is yours not the en2 maybee its the en1 however your card is in your PC 
placed.

-Sorry of my bad english.I'm German

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 31 Jul 2010 at 4:52

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haha, it doesn't matter, English is not my mother language neither, I'm 
Chinese. My English is also poor.

Original comment by ouchyo...@gmail.com on 1 Aug 2010 at 4:04

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Yeah, now I can see the 5100 in my preferencepane which as an ethernet port. 
However, it displays as "Cable Unplugged". The networkselector soft did'nt 
recognize the port and scanned nothing. How should I make it work? Thanks!

Original comment by ouchyo...@gmail.com on 1 Aug 2010 at 4:22

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OK, My fault! I read you post again and I found the problem at last. There has 
been no working networkselector yet. Let's wait.

Original comment by ouchyo...@gmail.com on 2 Aug 2010 at 8:27

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there is look that iwl4965 radio was turned off by default in boot up proccess.
and the network selector can't powering up the device.
if there are a way to change default to switch on maybe network selector can 
control it.
one thing just look into system preferences there is no 5100 device that ported 
to any PCI bus, so logically the device couldn't be controll.

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 2 Aug 2010 at 9:13

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anrmachine,
I don't Think so that the radio is the problem.i can turn it when i want and it 
don't find anything!if you thing that would be the problem than you can modify 
the iwi4965 and the iwifi Kext.Here is my indostruction:
-1 Open the info.plist of the both kexts
-2 You should have put your IOPCIMatch number.Then You have to change the 
number of p_disable to 0, p_led to 1, p_mac to your id 
like:{00:1e:65:68:3a:98}.The id you can find it on the Intel 5100 WIFI 
Card.p_mode has also be changed to 1.
-3 Now Save the both info.plist and install it with Kext Helper b7. Finish !

ON The iwifi.kext you have to copy your modified lines with TextEdit:

            <key>p_disable</key>
            <integer>0</integer>
            <key>p_led</key>
            <integer>1</integer>
            <key>p_mac</key>
            <string>00:1e:65:68:3a:98</string>
            <key>p_mode</key>
            <integer>1</integer>

under the:      
                        <key>IOProviderClass</key>
            <string>IOPCIDevice</string>

Atention!The ID on the p_mac is only an example.
Atention!The Industroktion is not tested yet maybee it won't be able to detect 
the device.

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 6 Aug 2010 at 9:23

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just want to confirm i followed the above instructions and it didn't work.

Original comment by jatonb...@gmail.com on 6 Aug 2010 at 12:05

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Yes, my hacktoshi also find the card, and it's ported to the PCI bus.

Original comment by ouchyo...@gmail.com on 6 Aug 2010 at 3:41

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hmm,.. if so, the network selector is the only one thing needed by this driver 
to take control device.
this my snapshoot for device
and kernel log.

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 7 Aug 2010 at 8:10

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• 5100.tiff
• kernel.log

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I don't know if this would maybee help, but can't we write a iwi5100.kext?

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 8 Aug 2010 at 8:25

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hopeless.. guys.
i just use TP-LINK WN321G USB WIFI that can run on mac smoothly
the price is US$ 8 
too cheap than compare with seeking damn 5100agn driver.
but  here is my hobby to get something work on my lenovo G450
so keep the flame fired.
regard.

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 8 Aug 2010 at 9:06

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I hate a tail pluging on my usb port...I can also run a rtl8187L on my 
hackingtosh, I still want the mainboard fixed 5100 work...

Original comment by ouchyo...@gmail.com on 8 Aug 2010 at 11:35

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The driver aren't stable ! It only detect the card , but not the information 
e.g.Link Speed.We need a stable device.I can't make a new device.Maybee a 
stable one would work.

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 9 Aug 2010 at 5:04

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There ways around problems this problem, for instances 1. use a USB compatible 
to your version that you are using. 2. continue with using windows os since the 
5100 works so well. 3. buy a real mac, remember using the hackintosh is like a 
demo. I personally am using the IATKOS v7 10.6.3 now 10.6.4 since the update. 
My notebook has the same INTEL card that most of you are waiting for a driver 
for(5100), but get by with using the Belkin F5D7050 USB which works well. A 
rule of thumb beta can cause many a problems as some of you have found out due 
to miss configured systems just ready for that line of code to rewrite and 
cause kernel panic attacks or crashes. End result having to reinstall maybe 
just as well for unstable systems. My notebook is a HP Elitebook 6930p runs 
nicely other than the INTEL card and the sound card. I used the voodoo 
selection when I installed IATKOS v7 10.6.3, what happens is the card has a 
high pitched sound so I have to go the preferences and correct it. Turns out 
that the mic is turned all the way up and you get a high squeaky noise, I just 
changed the settings and kinda works OK now. This is my experience with using 
IATKOS v7 You have to read all the info about these versions and how to apply 
them to your hardware in order to have a stable OS. It takes time to build test 
and recompile for a stable suitable driver like the 5100 to work for all of us. 

Patience's to all...  

Original comment by omega75...@hotmail.com on 12 Aug 2010 at 8:08

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thats right... awaiting for kext 5100 is down and should be stop.
hopeless.. 

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 13 Aug 2010 at 5:47

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First off- you should work on your English before you post any comments. 
Secondly, trying to figure out ways to challenge the whole issue and come up 
with a working 5100 Mac OS driver despite all obstacles is the only objective. 
It is about challenge and determination. We all can buy USB adapters or a real 
macs - like myself, but even though, I chose to encourage what other people are 
trying hard to make.

Original comment by Foofoo1...@gmail.com on 13 Aug 2010 at 10:39

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Posting comments is a free way of expressing ideals, feelings about the topic. 
Using the First off the bit you started out with is inappropriate to make on 
anyone' Of course they are working on it from scratch without getting the 
scripts, codes etc from OEM manufactures that won't give a hand. Remember 
people all over the world post here and there English maybe a little off show 
some respect.  

Original comment by omega75...@hotmail.com on 13 Aug 2010 at 12:30

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I think the only respect should come from you towards those working hard on 
getting that driver for mac instead of trying to call off the whole 
project..you really show a good example of respect that way!!

Original comment by Foofoo1...@gmail.com on 13 Aug 2010 at 3:20

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Wow I see you didn't read the threads thoroughly , I never mentioned anything 
about calling off any project? I understand what these programmers are going 
through and just wanted people to know what they are going through. They are 
doing their best to put out a beta and with the information from the beta will 
help in getting a stable driver, it just takes time.

Original comment by omega75...@hotmail.com on 13 Aug 2010 at 5:19

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HI! I installed latest svn trunk what linked on main page, because i have intel 
4965agn card, but that crashed my kernel (both 9.7.0 voodoo and 9.8.0 voodoo). 
Next i tried iwl4965.kext from old folder of svn, it seems partially work, 
because i see a network device in SystemPreferences, but the networkSelector is 
not working, because doesn't list any network. pls. help me. I currently cannot 
attach crash screenshot, but i will do it if it needed. I have an MSI 
EX600X-415HU notebook. 

Original comment by hrgys...@gmail.com on 14 Aug 2010 at 10:20

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where is the kext?
any progress?

talkless do more..

regards.

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 16 Aug 2010 at 6:21

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maybe this is the diferent of wifi 5100AGN
so the kext doesn't work properly on OSX

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 17 Aug 2010 at 9:44

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• Intel_R_My_WiFi_Technology_Tech_Brief.pdf

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There's already a working Intel 3495 Driver.I don't know if this would maybee 
work but can't we modify it with the ven and dev numbers ?

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 17 Aug 2010 at 11:43

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ive been got this kext voodoointel3945 not 3495
its comes with 3 kexts inside
1. voodowireless.kext
2. voodoo3945.kext
3. voodoowirelesscipher.kext

you may try to hexedit it with 5100 id.

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 18 Aug 2010 at 2:31

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• VoodooIntel3945_05.zip

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I tryed to Hexedit, but i don't know if this works. You can try this out.

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 18 Aug 2010 at 9:58

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• VoodooIntel5100-3.zip

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I've tried it, and could load 2 of the 3 kexts (only if I start in 32 bits).

I could load the VoodoWireless and VoodoWirelessCipher without problems but the 
Voodo5100 fails in line one (I don't have the exact error now, but if you want 
it I could try it again)

Original comment by marc.esq...@gmail.com on 18 Aug 2010 at 7:22

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I tried on 10.5.7 in virtualbox, all 3 installed but i can't see my wlan... Do 
you think it's because i'm using virtualbox?

Original comment by narduc...@gmail.com on 27 Aug 2010 at 7:32

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I tried it on my Hackintosh Leopard 10.5.8 but it doesn't work, even though the 
three kexts were successfully installed.

Original comment by kostas.k...@gmail.com on 28 Aug 2010 at 5:30

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The Kext VoodooIntel5100.kext don't work.It's the kext to detect the device.The 
other help Mac to find it as a airport.maybee we should take the iwi4965.kext 
and replace it with the VoodooIntel3965.kext.HAHAHA

Original comment by zemsh...@googlemail.com on 29 Aug 2010 at 12:52

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iwi4965.kext is core of the driver. like the other ones is utility for wireless 
device.
maybe with modding of 3 kexts merge iwi4965 will make the device work as 
airport.
oke oemshomar... do it.. hehehe.... 

Original comment by anrmach...@gmail.com on 29 Aug 2010 at 2:03

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Ehi guys! I was thinking about virtualbox....It would be possible to install 
virtualbox with win xp o ubuntu virtualized, and use the wifi card (5100 agn) 
this way? I'll explain clearly: i wish using firefox on ubuntu (or xp or 
anything else), all virtualized in snow leopard

Original comment by narduc...@gmail.com on 29 Aug 2010 at 4:35

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i'm awaiting the kernel extension as it is being dveloped. i tried the kext 
posted in the forum in snow leopard 10.6.4 and it didnt work with network 
selector.

Original comment by Isrea...@gmail.com on 2 Sep 2010 at 11:27

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Hello, I am very interested in operating the wireless 5100, until I uploaded 
the kexts work with the Snow Leopard 10.6.4. It gives an error in installation!

I am sure that is a matter of time .. there are very good people in this ...

regards

Original comment by Lla...@hotmail.com on 3 Sep 2010 at 8:53

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does any one see this?

http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9395791

Original comment by ray....@gmail.com on 8 Sep 2010 at 6:39

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I need this driver for iDeneb 10.5.8

Original comment by jenova...@gmail.com on 11 Sep 2010 at 12:14

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i add myself for the request of a working kexts to use intel link 5100 with 
iATKoS S3 (Snow Leopard)..
Any progress?

Original comment by soscur...@gmail.com on 30 Sep 2010 at 10:51