On Sun, 2002-12-01 at 00:31, Jeff wrote:
> Recently, I've tried to install (boot) NetBSD 1.6 on my laptop.
> (Toshiba Sat. 2805-S301).  The bootup freezes upon the detection of my
> wireless network interface (Dlink DWL-650).  Two wi0: lines are printed,
> then the third is either wi0: init failed, or wi0:, and thats where the
> entire box halts.  I have found a couple references to similar problems
> but really no solution.  I tried installing the same, on a Toshiba

please include your dmesg(8) from both laptops....

...also have you tried a stripped down kernel? use
pkgsrc/sysutils/adjustknerl to build a microkernel w/ only support for
what you need.

-lava


> Satellite 1905-S301 (much newer model, despite the lower#) and it works
> without a hitch, (same wi nic and all) which leads me to believe its 
> cardbus/lack there of related, but thats just a guess.
> Lastly, if I get the OS (network) installed via the builtin network
> card, is there some kernel option to add/remove, that would allow this to work?
> 
> Any insight would be appreciated.
> 
> Thank You
> Jeff