How to Install and Uninstall ipw-firmware Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: May 20,2024

1. Install "ipw-firmware" package

This tutorial shows how to install ipw-firmware on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                ipw-firmware
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "ipw-firmware" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall ipw-firmware on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                ipw-firmware
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the ipw-firmware package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package ipw-firmware:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : ipw-firmware
Version : 9-lp155.2.4
Arch : noarch
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 2.5 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : ipw-firmware-9-lp155.2.4.src
Upstream URL : http://ipw2200.sourceforge.net/firmware.php
Summary : Firmware for Intel PRO/Wireless WLAN Cards
Description :
This package contains firmware binaries needed for Intel PRO/Wireless
2100/2200BG (aka Centrino) WLAN cards. The package is covered by the
Intel license. See http://ipw2100.sourceforge.net/firmware.php?fid=4.