tested linux distro:
Arch Linux / Debian /Fedora Core / RedHat at RPMs Gentoo

This is a Linux* driver for both the Intel? Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN(Centrino? III platform) and Intel? PRO/Wireless 3945ABG(Centrino? IX platform). These adapters are found in all new notebook computers with Intel? Centrino? 3/4 mobile technology.

DEVELOPMENT DRIVERS:

Development support is only available from the open source web site,

all intel new wireless WiFi product drivers now available at the open development site: http://www.intellinuxwireless.org.

the old driver for Intel Wireless/PRO 3945ABG are avaliable from http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/

download >>: http://intellinuxwireless.org/index.php?n=Downloads