Difference between revisions of "Testing Standard Documentation in Advanced Testing"
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| Determine Card Status || | | Determine Card Status || | ||
− | Recycle | + | Recycle into the yellow bin IF: |
#the card's lights do not come on | #the card's lights do not come on | ||
− | # | + | #AND the card does not show up in lspci or sudo lshw when you type these commands into a terminal |
+ | *If both conditions are true, your done with testing, go to the next card and start again. | ||
Keep IF: | Keep IF: | ||
#you can connect to the Free Geek Wireless Network and surf the web. | #you can connect to the Free Geek Wireless Network and surf the web. | ||
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*Keep in mind that this list is not comprehensive and may not include the card you are looking for. If that's the case, test it anyway. | *Keep in mind that this list is not comprehensive and may not include the card you are looking for. If that's the case, test it anyway. | ||
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− | | Label || Initial and stick a Tested By Sticker. If the wireless card is not compatible with Linux, write that on a sticker or piece of tape, attach to the card with a Powers On Untested Sticker. | + | | Label || Initial and stick a Tested By Sticker on the Keeper Card. If the wireless card is not compatible with Linux, write that on a sticker or piece of tape, attach to the card with a Powers On Untested Sticker. |
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| Power Down || Turn off the computer and remove the wireless card. | | Power Down || Turn off the computer and remove the wireless card. | ||
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− | | Store Box || Place | + | | Store Box || Place the Keeper Card in the outgoing thrift store box. |
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| Do it again! || Thanks for your good work! | | Do it again! || Thanks for your good work! | ||
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Revision as of 16:32, 12 June 2010
These are instructions for testing wireless PCI cards for desktop computers. PCI cards are not hot swappable, so make sure the computer is off before starting the testing process. If you have any questions, check in with your instructor.
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