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To install the Intel WiFi Link 5100 WLAN card, find out your distribution and proceed accordingly.
SUSE 11.1
Install the needed ware:
yast -i iwl5000-ucode
Use Yast2 to configure your network card:
yast2 lan
Use iwlist to verify your WLAN card has been properly set up.

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