Thread: AR5008 - Atheros 5418

Hi,

I can't make my Atheros 5418 work on Lion.

I sees the card, but I don't see any networks.

I tried the AtherosFix.kext I found,

also tried the IO80211Family kext

Does anybody know a fix to this?

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

Hi,

I can't make my Atheros 5418 work on Lion.

I sees the card, but I don't see any networks.

I tried the AtherosFix.kext I found,

also tried the IO80211Family kext

Does anybody know a fix to this?

Try with 32bit kernel again with both kexts...

To use 32bit kernel on Lion you need to add the key below to your Boot.plist...

Code:

<key>arch</key>
<string>i386</string>

Originally Posted by kyndder

Try with 32bit kernel again with both kexts...

To use 32bit kernel on Lion you need to add the key below to your Boot.plist...

Code:

<key>arch</key>
<string>i386</string>

ain't lion only 64 bit?

and what will that do?

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

ain't lion only 64 bit?

Lion only can be installed on machines 64bit capable, but you can use 32bit kernel...

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

and what will that do?

Use 32bit kernel...

Originally Posted by kyndder

Lion only can be installed on machines 64bit capable, but you can use 32bit kernel...



Use 32bit kernel...

oh, I didn't know it could run in 32 bit.

it's already in the file, means im running 32 bit? and it ain't working?

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

oh, I didn't know it could run in 32 bit.

it's already in the file, means im running 32 bit?

No...

Check in "About This Mac > More Info > System Report > Software > 64bit kernel and extensions = No"...

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

and it ain't working?

You must have sure that your don`t have two different kexts loaded for the same device at same time...

And unfortunately it`s not guarantee that will work with your current drivers...

You need to made some tests till you find one that works for you...

how can I check for multiple kexts?

Any other tips to make it working?

Btw how can I delete kexts

Can anyone with the same card help me?? I tried everything I could...

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

how can I check for multiple kexts?

It`s hard to know, but a good start is try to remember what you already tried (for example, on your downloads folder) and delete the kexts...

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

Any other tips to make it working?

Made sure that the kext that you are installing already have your DeviceID > http://www.osx86.net/guides-tutorial...eviceid-s.html

Use this thread as research (look at the last pages for newest results) > Atheros Network Drivers - InsanelyMac Forum

You can also try adding the key below to your Boot.plist...

Code:

<key>EthernetBuiltIn</key>
<string>Yes</string>

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

Btw how can I delete kexts

Just delete the kext, empty the trash and made sure to repair permissions and rebuild caches after each change that you made to system files...

Fixed.

by just changing the antenna connectors location.

It was : Black cable, Grey, White.

I changed it to: Black, White, Grey.

and it works plug and play.

Originally Posted by UnknownPC

Fixed.

by just changing the antenna connectors location.

It was : Black cable, Grey, White.

I changed it to: Black, White, Grey.

and it works plug and play.

Nice!!!

Thanks for the feedback!!