How to install Intel WiFi+WiMAX 6050 Series Gen2

[golflipper]

Hi,

I have a problem to install Wireless in a notebook. The lspci commnad return the follow information

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  2:00.0 Network controller: Intel CorporationWiFi+WiMAX 6050 Series Gen2
 

My kernel is 2.6.32-5.amd64

I am using Debian Squeeze

I install the firmware iwlwifi. In this case don't work. Using firmware intelmax, the same thing. Don't work.

I need a help for to solve this problem

Thanks
Golflipper

[stevepusser]

In this case, you probably need the latest kernel and firmware for Intel from squeeze-backports (see backports.org)

[golflipper]

Thanks for your help Steve

[stevepusser]

OK. let us know if it helps, I like to know if I'm right or just blowing smoke.

[golflipper]

Hi Steve,

What you said worked.

Thanks for your help
Golflipper

[stevepusser]

OK, nice! I thought the 2.6.32 kernel was too old for that chipset driver to be included. Thanks for the response.

[nachiappan]

Hi All,

I have the same wireless card and same problem
can some one please explain the steps of the solution?

thanks