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!Firmware
!Firmware
!Tested
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!Notes
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| 1.01.22
| 1.01.22
| Yes
| Yes
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| Tested with no security; also with WAP
| Tested with no security; also with WAP
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| Yes
| Yes
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| Tested with no security; also with WEP 128 passphrase. See [[Sharing_User_Experiences_with_OLPC_XO_Wifi_Connectivity_-_Glew_2007_Jan]] for trick.
| Tested with no security; also with WEP 128 passphrase. See [[Sharing_User_Experiences_with_OLPC_XO_Wifi_Connectivity_-_Glew_2007_Jan]] for trick.


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| 4.21.1 1/20/2007
| 4.21.1 1/20/2007
| Yes
| Yes
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| Use channel 1, 6, or 11 (see [[Wifi_Connectivity#Channel]]).
| Use channel 1, 6, or 11 (see [[Wifi_Connectivity#Channel]]).
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| DD-WRT v23 SP2 micro
| DD-WRT v23 SP2 micro
| Yes
| Yes
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| WEP connects fine all channels, WPA2 via wpa.sh script.
| WEP connects fine all channels, WPA2 via wpa.sh script.
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| OpenWRT WhiteRussian (RC4)
| OpenWRT WhiteRussian (RC4)
| Yes
| Yes
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| tested using no security (MAC based access control) on channel 3
| tested using no security (MAC based access control) on channel 3
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| v4.30.11, Aug. 7, 2007
| v4.30.11, Aug. 7, 2007
| Yes
| Yes
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| WPA2 via Wpa.sh, G-only on channel 6
| WPA2 via Wpa.sh, G-only on channel 6
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| 1.51.2 6/04/2007
| 1.51.2 6/04/2007
| Yes
| Yes
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| WPA2 via Wpa.sh, G-only on channel 11
| WPA2 via Wpa.sh, G-only on channel 11
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| Yes
| Yes
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| WPA
| WPA
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| Unknown
| Unknown
| Yes
| Yes
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| WEP or WPA both work on Update.1
| WEP or WPA both work on Update.1
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| 2.20
| 2.20
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| Yes
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| worked with WPA2 (personal) and the Wpa.sh script
| worked with WPA2 (personal) and the Wpa.sh script
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| 2.00
| 2.00
| Yes
| Yes
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| Worked with WEP 128 as an access point.
| Worked with WEP 128 as an access point.
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| 5.29.105.76
| 5.29.105.76
| Yes
| Yes
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| ATT Uverse supplied, changed WPA to WEP-open and assigned to channel 8 as opposed to Automatic
| ATT Uverse supplied, changed WPA to WEP-open and assigned to channel 8 as opposed to Automatic
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| 4.25.19
| 4.25.19
| Unsecured
| Unsecured
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| Didn't work / couldn't find on channel 4. Changed to channel 5 and XO found it and connected just fine. Unsecured network.
| Didn't work / couldn't find on channel 4. Changed to channel 5 and XO found it and connected just fine. Unsecured network.
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| 5.29.47
| 5.29.47
| Yes
| Yes
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| Had to change the internet mode from the default of 802.11b/g to 802.11g
| Had to change the internet mode from the default of 802.11b/g to 802.11g
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| v1.0.50
| v1.0.50
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| Yes
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| Used WEP-Open with 128-bit hex key password
| Used WEP-Open with 128-bit hex key password
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| 6.3
| 6.3
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| Yes
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| For WEP provide passphrase and select: ASCII + Shared key
| For WEP provide passphrase and select: ASCII + Shared key
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| v2.0.0
| v2.0.0
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| Yes
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| Works with WEP(open, 128-bit shared key)in all channels
| Works with WEP(open, 128-bit shared key)in all channels
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| V6.2.15.5
| V6.2.15.5
| Yes
| Yes
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| Works with WEP(open/hidden, 128-bit shared key)
| Works with WEP(open/hidden, 128-bit shared key)
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| v2.00.0012
| v2.00.0012
| WEP
| WEP
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| Does not show up in neighborhood until you attempt to connect to another WAP (e.g. at a neighbors house). The Trendnet then immediately shows up, and you can connect to it instead. Is on channel 9, maybe 1,6,11 would work better.
| Does not show up in neighborhood until you attempt to connect to another WAP (e.g. at a neighbors house). The Trendnet then immediately shows up, and you can connect to it instead. Is on channel 9, maybe 1,6,11 would work better.
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| VER:4.03.02.04
| VER:4.03.02.04
| Yes
| Yes
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| Security: WEP, Type: Open System, 128-bit key password (13 characters)
| Security: WEP, Type: Open System, 128-bit key password (13 characters)
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| Release: 0.7.1.2
| Release: 0.7.1.2
| Yes
| Yes
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| Security: WEP, Type: Open System, 64-bit key password
| Security: WEP, Type: Open System, 64-bit key password
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| V2.0.10_1.2.17
| V2.0.10_1.2.17
| Yes
| Yes
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| G1G1 Tested WEP 128-bit PSK with 1.2.17 firmware (XO builds 650, 653), WPA2 CCMP PSK with 2.0.10 firmware (on build joyride-1500). Saw occasional failures to connect. When switching from WEP to WPA2, had to wipe out /home/olpc/.sugar/default/nm/networks.cfg, use the Wpa.sh script, and reboot. Working fine now.
| G1G1 Tested WEP 128-bit PSK with 1.2.17 firmware (XO builds 650, 653), WPA2 CCMP PSK with 2.0.10 firmware (on build joyride-1500). Saw occasional failures to connect. When switching from WEP to WPA2, had to wipe out /home/olpc/.sugar/default/nm/networks.cfg, use the Wpa.sh script, and reboot. Working fine now.
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| ?
| ?
| "Tested"??
| "Tested"??
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| B4, joyride 1597, q2d10. The following settings worked (some others did not). On the router: Name: lettersonly, Channel: 11, Mode: g only, Security Options: WEP, Authentication type: Shared key, Encryption Strength: 128bit, Key 1. On the XO: Key Type: Hex, key: <the same as router Key 1>, Authentication Type: Shared Key.
| B4, joyride 1597, q2d10. The following settings worked (some others did not). On the router: Name: lettersonly, Channel: 11, Mode: g only, Security Options: WEP, Authentication type: Shared key, Encryption Strength: 128bit, Key 1. On the XO: Key Type: Hex, key: <the same as router Key 1>, Authentication Type: Shared Key.
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| Version: V3.40(AGL.4)
| Version: V3.40(AGL.4)
| Yes
| Yes
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| No security
| No security
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| 02.01.02.0590
| 02.01.02.0590
| Yes
| Yes
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| Connects only when base station wireless security encryption is set to "none". Tried unsuccessfully to connect with WEP, and then with WPA enabled (G1G1 build 656). The only
| Connects only when base station wireless security encryption is set to "none". Tried unsuccessfully to connect with WEP, and then with WPA enabled (G1G1 build 656). The only
wireless security setting that works with this router and OLPC is Mac filtering.
wireless security setting that works with this router and OLPC is Mac filtering.
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| unknown
| unknown
| In field only
| In field only
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| This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal. It was also tested for Australia/Pacific Islands where it was unsuccessful and unable to allocate DHCP addresses.
| This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal. It was also tested for Australia/Pacific Islands where it was unsuccessful and unable to allocate DHCP addresses.
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| unknown
| unknown
| In field only
| In field only
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| This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal
| This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal
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| unknown
| unknown
| In field only
| In field only
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| This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal
| This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal
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|12.3(8)JA
|12.3(8)JA
|Unsecured Only
|Unsecured Only
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|Works but radio must be set to channels 1, 6, or 11. I normally configure this device to automatically choose the least congested frequency, but in my office that ends up being something other than 1, 6 and 11 most of the time.
|Works but radio must be set to channels 1, 6, or 11. I normally configure this device to automatically choose the least congested frequency, but in my office that ends up being something other than 1, 6 and 11 most of the time.


Revision as of 22:05, 18 June 2008

Wireless Access Point Compatibility
Manufacturer Model Firmware Tested Build Notes
Linksys WAG54G V2 1.01.22 Yes Tested with no security; also with WAP
Linksys WCG200-CC Yes Tested with no security; also with WEP 128 passphrase. See Sharing_User_Experiences_with_OLPC_XO_Wifi_Connectivity_-_Glew_2007_Jan for trick.
Linksys WRT54G 4.21.1 1/20/2007 Yes Use channel 1, 6, or 11 (see Wifi_Connectivity#Channel).
Linksys WRT54G V4 DD-WRT v23 SP2 micro Yes WEP connects fine all channels, WPA2 via wpa.sh script.
Linksys WRT54GL OpenWRT WhiteRussian (RC4) Yes tested using no security (MAC based access control) on channel 3
Linksys WRT54GL v4.30.11, Aug. 7, 2007 Yes WPA2 via Wpa.sh, G-only on channel 6
Linksys WRT300Nv1.1 1.51.2 6/04/2007 Yes WPA2 via Wpa.sh, G-only on channel 11
Linksys WRT350N Yes WPA
Actiontec MI424WR Unknown Yes WEP or WPA both work on Update.1
D-Link DIR-615 2.20 Yes worked with WPA2 (personal) and the Wpa.sh script
D-Link DWL-G730AP 2.00 Yes Worked with WEP 128 as an access point.
2Wire 3800HGV-B Gateway 5.29.105.76 Yes ATT Uverse supplied, changed WPA to WEP-open and assigned to channel 8 as opposed to Automatic
2Wire 2700HG-B GATEWAY 4.25.19 Unsecured Didn't work / couldn't find on channel 4. Changed to channel 5 and XO found it and connected just fine. Unsecured network.
2Wire 2701HG-B GATEWAY 5.29.47 Yes Had to change the internet mode from the default of 802.11b/g to 802.11g
Airlink 101 AR525W v1.0.50 Yes Used WEP-Open with 128-bit hex key password
Apple AirPort Express 6.3 Yes For WEP provide passphrase and select: ASCII + Shared key
TP-LINK TL-WA501G v2.0.0 Yes Works with WEP(open, 128-bit shared key)in all channels
ST-585 SpeedTouch 585[i]V6 V6.2.15.5 Yes Works with WEP(open/hidden, 128-bit shared key)
TRENDnet TEW432BRP_c1 v2.00.0012 WEP Does not show up in neighborhood until you attempt to connect to another WAP (e.g. at a neighbors house). The Trendnet then immediately shows up, and you can connect to it instead. Is on channel 9, maybe 1,6,11 would work better.
Westell D90-327W15-06 VER:4.03.02.04 Yes Security: WEP, Type: Open System, 128-bit key password (13 characters)
FON La Fonera 2100E Release: 0.7.1.2 Yes Security: WEP, Type: Open System, 64-bit key password
NETGEAR WPN824v2 V2.0.10_1.2.17 Yes G1G1 Tested WEP 128-bit PSK with 1.2.17 firmware (XO builds 650, 653), WPA2 CCMP PSK with 2.0.10 firmware (on build joyride-1500). Saw occasional failures to connect. When switching from WEP to WPA2, had to wipe out /home/olpc/.sugar/default/nm/networks.cfg, use the Wpa.sh script, and reboot. Working fine now.
NETGEAR WGT624v3 ? "Tested"?? B4, joyride 1597, q2d10. The following settings worked (some others did not). On the router: Name: lettersonly, Channel: 11, Mode: g only, Security Options: WEP, Authentication type: Shared key, Encryption Strength: 128bit, Key 1. On the XO: Key Type: Hex, key: <the same as router Key 1>, Authentication Type: Shared Key.
Zyxel P-660HW-D1 Version: V3.40(AGL.4) Yes No security
Microsoft MN-700 02.01.02.0590 Yes Connects only when base station wireless security encryption is set to "none". Tried unsuccessfully to connect with WEP, and then with WPA enabled (G1G1 build 656). The only

wireless security setting that works with this router and OLPC is Mac filtering.

DLINK DWL2100AP unknown In field only This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal. It was also tested for Australia/Pacific Islands where it was unsuccessful and unable to allocate DHCP addresses.
DLINK DWL2200P unknown In field only This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal
DLINK DWL3200P unknown In field only This AP was tested and may be used in Nepal
Cisco AIR-BR1310G-A-K9-R 12.3(8)JA Unsecured Only Works but radio must be set to channels 1, 6, or 11. I normally configure this device to automatically choose the least congested frequency, but in my office that ends up being something other than 1, 6 and 11 most of the time.

See also

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