Wireless Network Driver for Ralink RT2561/RT2561S/RT2661 (rwd)
This driver is based on the source code from FreeBSD, and is provided
under the same BSD-type License.
The current version is 1.1.
Links
- SUNWrwd package (v1.1) 
Note that this version supports 802.11b/g, WEP/WPA/WPA2
Requirements
Before downloading the source or installing the binaries, please
make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
- Ralink RT2561/RT2561S/RT2661 chipset.
- Solaris Nevada build 111+.
Hardware
The following adapters should work:
| Card | MAC/BBP | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| AirLink101 AWLC5025 | RT2661 | Cardbus |
| AirLink101 AWLH5025 | RT2661 | PCI |
| SMC SMCWCB-GM | RT2661 | Cardbus |
| SMC SMCWPCI-GM | RT2661 | PCI |
The following adapters are supposed to work, but not tested:
| Card | MAC/BBP | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte GN-WI01GS | RT2561S | Mini-PCI |
| Gigabyte GN-WP01GS | RT2561S | PCI |
- The driver was verified by RT2661(pci1816,401). Now only RT2661(pci1814, 401) has been added to driver alias.
- If your device id is RT2561(pci1814,301) or RT2561S(pci1814,302), you should add your device manully. You can use command /usr/X11/bin/scanpci to get your device id.
How to use
- The easiest way to install the driver is from pre-compiled binary package SUNWrwd:
# wget http://www.opensolaris.org/os/community/laptop/wireless/rwd/rwd-1.1-pkg.tar.gz
# gzip -dc rwd-1.1-pkg.tar.gz | tar xvf -
# pkgadd -d . SUNWrwd
2 You should be able to plumb the interface right after installing this
package without having to reboot first:
# ifconfig rwd0 plumb
If plumbing failed, your card may be not supported or just not
getting properly identified by the Solaris kernel. Send us a note
and we'll try to help.
If you can plumb the rwd0 interface, you can use wificonfig/dladm CLI to config the wifi. Alternatively, you can enable the GUI nwam.
Notes
This is work in progress. Please send your questions and comments <mailto:laptop-discuss@opensolaris.org> discussion forum.