Linksys WPC11 freezes laptop

[Kai Haberzettl]

Larry Rosenman <ler at lerctr.org> writes:

>> A few seconds after inserting the card, the system freezes
>> completely, requiring a reset. No messages in the log after reboot.
>>
>> If I boot with the card inserted, the Laptop will hang during boot
>> shortly after the card is detected.

> Looks like you MIGHT have an IRQ conflict here.  I note you get IRQ5,
> which is, usually,
> a SOUND card IRQ.
>
> You might see if you can force it someplace else.

Yep. Looks like you're right. I used IRQ 3, which is normally occupied
by the regular NIC and it works. Thanks!

Strangely enough, I can't seem to get any other IRQ to work. I tried
9,10,11,15. None worked. Is there a way to check which IRQs are free? 

Thanks,
Kai