Most recent kernel where this bug did *NOT* occur: 2.4.27 (with pcmcia-cs driver) Distribution: Debian Hardware Environment: IBM thinkpad i240 Software Environment: Linux Problem Description: When plugging in a Netgear MA401 wireless networkcard, the pcmcia socket only sends a time out error: cs: pcmcia_socket0: time out after reset. The following modules are loaded: yenta_socket 24588 1 rsrc_nonstatic 11904 1 yenta_socket pcmcia_core 36240 3 pcmcia,yenta_socket,rsrc_nonstatic The pcmcia kernel loader works fine with a "normal" wired pcmcia network card I also tried 2.6.18 kernel with the same result. The 2.4.27 pcmcia kernel driver also yields the same result. Steps to reproduce: Install a 2.6.20 kernel, install pcmciautils load the previously mentioned drivers, and plug in the card. The only result is a time out on the pcmcia socket. It seems that this is a widely known issue, just go to google and search for "2.6 netgear MA401".
Closing. The issues were due to dying hardware. The card was breaking down.