Supported Laptop Models


Samples from the following laptop families/models were physically tested by us as being able to boot and run the OSWA-Assistant™ LiveCD or LiveUSB environment. If your laptop has the same chipsets and CDROMs as these, then it is likely also to be able to boot and run:
(Important note #1: your mileage may vary since specifications between individual models within the same laptop family often differ; we cannot offer any guarantee or warranty that your laptop will be able to boot or run the OSWA-Assistant™)
(Important note #2: all laptop hardware mentioned here refers to the LAPTOP-ONLY, and NOT the wireless adapter! For supported wireless adapters, please read the "Supported Wireless Chipsets" section below!)

• Acer Travelmate 3000
• Compaq Armada M300
• Compaq NX9005 (AMD Athlon XP-M)
• Fujitsu Lifebook T3010 (T-Series)
• HP Mini 2140 (Intel Atom)
• IBM T21
• IBM T42
• IBM X31
• Lenovo X61
• Macbook
• NEC Versa E2000
• Prestigio Model 223||0
• Sony VAIO VGN-S38GP
• Sony VAIO VGN-TZ26GN
• Twinhead E10

The following laptop families/models were reported by users to also be able to load either the OSWA-Assistant™ LiveCD or LiveUSB. If your laptop runs it successfully, please let us know by emailing:
assistant-feedback [-at-] securitystartshere.org
You'll get to have your name listed next to your submission! (unless you tell us otherwise of course)

• Asustek EeePC (anonymous, United States)
• Compaq Armada M700 (anonymous, Singapore)
• Dell Inspiron 5100 (David M.A., United States)
• Fujitsu Lifebook (Nuttapong Paungkaw, Thailand)
• HP Compaq nc4200 (John Ng, Singapore)
• Lenovo T60 Thinkpad (Muhamad Hairunizam, Singapore)
• Macbook Pro (Adam Clampet, United States)
  note: Macbook Pro onboard AR5008 chipset not supported until madwifi-ng driver version 0.9.5
• MSI Wind U100 Plus (Mr. Quik, Singapore)
• Toshiba Portege M400 (Kittika Chobchuenchom, Thailand)

Supported Wireless Chipsets


Presently, many 802.11-based chipsets that are commonly found on retail shelves in S.E. Asia (where we operate) are supported. Specifically, the following are officially supported by the toolkit :

• Atheros (driver: MADwifi-ng; PCI, MiniPCI & PCMCIA only; AR5xxx and below generally supported except for AR5007 and AR5008);
  Supports Master Mode, Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Prism54 (driver: prism54 FULLMAC; PCMCIA only);
  Supports Master Mode, Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Realtek RTL8187L (driver: Realtek);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT2500 (driver: Serialmonkey);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT2570 (driver: Serialmonkey);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT2860/RT3562 (driver: Ralink);
  Supports Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT2870 (driver: Ralink - Hirte Mod);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT3070 (driver: Ralink);
  Supports Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT61 (driver: Serialmonkey);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Ralink RT73 (driver: Serialmonkey);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Injection, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Intel ProWireless 2200/2915 (driver: IPW2200/2915);
  Supports Monitor Mode, Managed Mode & Adhoc Mode
  
  
• Intel ProWireless 3945 (driver: ASPj IPWRAW);
  Supports Monitor Mode

Also, while not a hardware-native driver, the LORCON abstraction package is also installed to provide support for apps that use it, such as Probemapper.

For those who need even more detailed information, the following list is a non-exhaustive summary of some wireless hardware available off-the-shelf in Singapore that we've physically seen with our own eyes to work with some or all of the relevant software in the toolkit depending on their functionality (Modes).

Where applicable, and usually found on the hardware's stickers or box stickers, the hardware Version No. is VERY important - stick with it!! If you have any other hardware you've confirmed to work, please let us know by emailing:
assistant-feedback [-at-] securitystartshere.org

Then following information was submitted to us by the following people who have contacted us to say that their hardware is compatible with the CD's installed drivers (thanks guys - we give you credit unless you wish to remain anonymous!) :