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LA-5127 CF card Integration Guide

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6.4 Linux Card Configuration

LA 5127 adapter supports Wireless Extensions API in Linux. The OEMs can use

the standard Wireless Extensions API to configure LA 5127 adapter

Use the driver APIs to configure the card through application sample getoid /

setoid programs. LA 5127 API Reference Guide gives detailed description of

APIs.

Refer to the LA 5127 User Guide, for configuring the card, and it involves :

• Configuring card services

• Configuring hotplug

• Configuring WPA supplicant

• Configuring card/driver using Wireless Tools

• Configuring card/driver using getoid / setoid OR API’s

7. WinCE Software Support

Driver support for the 5127 radio is available for Windows CE Embedded 5.0.

The supplied driver has been compliled for and ARMV4I processor.

If the OEM wishes to have drivers for specific operating systems not currently

supported, Symbol provides custom software development services. A

development and support contract needs to be worked through in conjunction

with the local OEM account manager. The OEM can leverage Symbol’s

extensive expertise in Wireless LAN development and maximize benefits.

7.1 WinCE Driver Installation:

The 5127 NDIS miniport driver are released as a set of platform flash images.

The OS platform is the delivery mechanism therefore an isolated install of the

software is not required.