Wifi (Broadcom BCM4313) fails connect to WPA network.

[Pablo Fontoura]

Hi,

My wireless device (Broadcom BCM4313) stopped of connect to WPA network.

uname -a:
3.2.0-37-generic-pae #58-Ubuntu SMP Thu Jan 24 15:51:02 UTC 2013 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux

lspci -k:
12:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Controller (rev 01)
 Subsystem: Dell Inspiron M5010 / XPS 8300
 Kernel driver in use: wl
 Kernel modules: wl, bcma, brcmsmac

dmesg:
[ 6109.755760] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 5745 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.755764] cfg80211: 5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755768] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 5765 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.755773] cfg80211: 5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755777] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 5785 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.755781] cfg80211: 5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755785] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 5805 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.755790] cfg80211: 5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755794] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 5825 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.755798] cfg80211: 5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755802] cfg80211: Disabling freq 5920 MHz
[ 6109.755804] cfg80211: Disabling freq 5940 MHz
[ 6109.755807] cfg80211: Disabling freq 5960 MHz
[ 6109.755809] cfg80211: Disabling freq 5980 MHz
[ 6109.755811] cfg80211: Disabling freq 6000 MHz
[ 6109.755814] cfg80211: Disabling freq 6020 MHz
[ 6109.755816] cfg80211: Disabling freq 6040 MHz
[ 6109.755819] cfg80211: Disabling freq 6060 MHz
[ 6109.755821] cfg80211: Disabling freq 6080 MHz
[ 6109.755828] cfg80211: World regulatory domain updated:
[ 6109.755831] cfg80211: (start_freq - end_freq @ bandwidth), (max_antenna_gain, max_eirp)
[ 6109.755835] cfg80211: (2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755840] cfg80211: (2457000 KHz - 2482000 KHz @ 20000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755844] cfg80211: (2474000 KHz - 2494000 KHz @ 20000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755848] cfg80211: (5170000 KHz - 5250000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.755852] cfg80211: (5735000 KHz - 5835000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2000 mBm)
[ 6109.756086] cfg80211: Calling CRDA for country: US
[ 6109.764196] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2412 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764206] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764213] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2417 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764220] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764227] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2422 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764233] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764239] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2427 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764246] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764251] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2432 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764258] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764263] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2437 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764271] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764277] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2442 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764284] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764290] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2447 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764297] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764303] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2452 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764310] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764316] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2457 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764323] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)
[ 6109.764329] cfg80211: Updating information on frequency 2462 MHz for a 20 MHz width channel with regulatory rule:
[ 6109.764336] cfg80211: 2402000 KHz - 2472000 KHz @ 40000 KHz), (300 mBi, 2700 mBm)

syslog:
Feb 18 08:00:16 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Authentication with 00:0f:66:49:85:5d timed out.
Feb 18 08:00:16 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: associating -> scanning
Feb 18 08:00:17 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Trying to associate with 00:0f:66:49:85:5d (SSID='pack-w' freq=2442 MHz)
Feb 18 08:00:17 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Association request to the driver failed
Feb 18 08:00:17 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: scanning -> associating
Feb 18 08:00:22 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Authentication with 00:0f:66:49:85:5d timed out.
Feb 18 08:00:22 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: associating -> scanning
Feb 18 08:00:24 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Trying to associate with 00:0f:66:49:85:5d (SSID='pack-w' freq=2442 MHz)
Feb 18 08:00:24 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Association request to the driver failed
Feb 18 08:00:24 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: scanning -> associating
Feb 18 08:00:29 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Authentication with 00:0f:66:49:85:5d timed out.
Feb 18 08:00:29 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: associating -> scanning
Feb 18 08:00:29 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Trying to associate with 00:0f:66:49:85:5d (SSID='pack-w' freq=2442 MHz)
Feb 18 08:00:29 notebook wpa_supplicant[1052]: Association request to the driver failed
Feb 18 08:00:29 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: scanning -> associating
Feb 18 08:00:33 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <warn> Activation (eth1/wireless): association took too long.
Feb 18 08:00:33 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: config -> need-auth (reason 'none') [50 60 0]
Feb 18 08:00:33 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <warn> Activation (eth1/wireless): asking for new secrets
Feb 18 08:00:33 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): supplicant interface state: associating -> disconnected
Feb 18 08:00:33 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <warn> Couldn't disconnect supplicant interface: This interface is not connected.Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) started...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) scheduled...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) complete.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) starting...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: prepare -> config (reason 'none') [40 50 0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1/wireless): access point 'pack-w' has security, but secrets are required.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: config -> need-auth (reason 'none') [50 60 0]

Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): disconnecting for new activation request.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: need-auth -> disconnected (reason 'none') [60 30 0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): deactivating device (reason 'none') [0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) starting connection 'pack-w'
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: disconnected -> prepare (reason 'none') [30 40 0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) scheduled...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) started...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) scheduled...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) complete.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) starting...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: prepare -> config (reason 'none') [40 50 0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1/wireless): access point 'pack-w' has security, but secrets are required.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: config -> need-auth (reason 'none') [50 60 0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) complete.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) scheduled...

Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) started...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) scheduled...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 1 of 5 (Device Prepare) complete.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1) Stage 2 of 5 (Device Configure) starting...
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: prepare -> config (reason 'none') [40 50 0]
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> Activation (eth1/wireless): access point 'pack-w' has security, but secrets are required.
Feb 18 08:00:53 notebook NetworkManager[1021]: <info> (eth1): device state change: config -> need-auth (reason 'none') [50 60 0]

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

[Pablo Fontoura (pablofontoura)]

Hi,

I can back use my wireless with two actions:

1 - I changed the wireless channel of my router (Linksys WRT54GS) from 7 to 10;
2 - The IP configurations are made by hand. The DHCP not works.