10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues

Bug #1437988 reported by Karl
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This bug affects 1 person
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linux (Ubuntu)
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TJ

Bug Description

My wireless adapter connecting to my Linsksys wrt120N (firmware version 1.0.07) that constantly drops, only when running Ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max out the CPU usage and lock me up at times.

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
 /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
CurrentDesktop: Unity
Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140722.2)
Lsusb:
 Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
 Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
 Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
 Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
 Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
 linux-firmware 1.127.11
RfKill:
 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
  Soft blocked: no
  Hard blocked: no
SourcePackage: linux
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
dmi.bios.version: F.04
dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
dmi.board.name: 8014
dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
dmi.board.version: 10.02
dmi.chassis.type: 10
dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnInsyde:bvrF.04:bd08/25/2014:svnHewlett-Packard:pnHP15NotebookPC:pvr0974100002405F00000620180:rvnHewlett-Packard:rn8014:rvr10.02:cvnHewlett-Packard:ct10:cvrChassisVersion:
dmi.product.name: HP 15 Notebook PC
dmi.product.version: 0974100002405F00000620180
dmi.sys.vendor: Hewlett-Packard

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote : Re: [Bug 1437988] Re: wireless network and browser issues
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HP 15-f010dx

On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 7:34 AM, Christopher M. Penalver <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Karl, thank you for reporting this and helping make Ubuntu better. Could
> you please provide the full computer model as noted on the sticker of
> the computer itself (not from the Bug Description)?
>
> ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
> Importance: Undecided => Low
>
> ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
> Status: Confirmed => Incomplete
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
> wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> I have a wireless adaper that constantly drops, only when running
> ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max
> out the CPU usage and lock me up at times. Penalvch told me to
> support a bug and subscribe him(though I have no ide how to do that)
> so that is where I am at.
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: Unity
> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
> Lsusb:
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
> ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
> ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
> RelatedPackageVersions:
> linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-firmware 1.127.11
> RfKill:
> 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
> Soft blocked: no
> Hard blocked: no
> SourcePackage: linux
> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
> dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
> dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
> dmi.bios.version: F.04
> dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
> dmi.board.name: 8014
> dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.board.version: 10.02
> dmi.chassis.type: 10
> dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
> dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnInsyde:bvrF.04:bd08/25/2014:svnHewlett-Packard:pnHP15NotebookPC:pvr0974100002405F00000620180:rvnHewlett-Packard:rn8014:rvr10.02:cvnHewlett-Packard:ct10:c...

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote :

Model HP 15-f010dx

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penalvch (penalvch) wrote : Re: wireless network and browser issues

Karl, could you please test the latest upstream kernel available from the very top line at the top of the page (the release names are irrelevant for testing, and please do not test the daily folder) following https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds ? It will allow additional upstream developers to examine the issue.

If the test did not allow you to test to the issue (ex. you couldn't boot into the OS) please make a comment in your report about this, and continue to test the next most recent kernel version until you can test to the issue. Once you've tested the upstream kernel, please comment on which kernel version specifically you tested. If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tags by clicking on the yellow circle with a black pencil icon, next to the word Tags, located at the bottom of the report description:
kernel-fixed-upstream
kernel-fixed-upstream-3.XY-rcZ

Where XY and Z are numbers corresponding to the kernel version.

If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the following tags:
kernel-bug-exists-upstream
kernel-bug-exists-upstream-3.XY-rcZ

Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug's Status as Confirmed. Please let us know your results.

Thank you for your understanding.

tags: added: latest-bios-f.04
Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
importance: Low → Medium
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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote : Re: [Bug 1437988] Re: wireless network and browser issues
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I tried the newest kernel and had no luck

On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Christopher M. Penalver <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Karl, could you please test the latest upstream kernel available from
> the very top line at the top of the page (the release names are
> irrelevant for testing, and please do not test the daily folder)
> following https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds ? It will allow
> additional upstream developers to examine the issue.
>
> If the test did not allow you to test to the issue (ex. you couldn't boot
> into the OS) please make a comment in your report about this, and continue
> to test the next most recent kernel version until you can test to the
> issue. Once you've tested the upstream kernel, please comment on which
> kernel version specifically you tested. If this bug is fixed in the
> mainline kernel, please add the following tags by clicking on the yellow
> circle with a black pencil icon, next to the word Tags, located at the
> bottom of the report description:
> kernel-fixed-upstream
> kernel-fixed-upstream-3.XY-rcZ
>
> Where XY and Z are numbers corresponding to the kernel version.
>
> If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the following
> tags:
> kernel-bug-exists-upstream
> kernel-bug-exists-upstream-3.XY-rcZ
>
> Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug's
> Status as Confirmed. Please let us know your results.
>
> Thank you for your understanding.
>
> ** Tags added: latest-bios-f.04
>
> ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
> Importance: Low => Medium
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
> wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> I have a wireless adaper that constantly drops, only when running
> ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max
> out the CPU usage and lock me up at times. Penalvch told me to
> support a bug and subscribe him(though I have no ide how to do that)
> so that is where I am at.
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: Unity
> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
> Lsusb:
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub...

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penalvch (penalvch) wrote : Re: wireless network and browser issues

Karl, which one specifically?

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote : Re: [Bug 1437988] Re: wireless network and browser issues
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I tried 4.1-rc1-vivid. I was going to go down the list as you had
instructed but it was a going to get a little time consuming as the problem
is intermittent. It took 10 minutes before I noticed any issues with the
new kernel, the signal strength dropped my transmission DL slowed to a
crawl. I ended up trying a couple of other things and so far it seems good
but I have not had a lot of time on my laptop to be 100% sure yet.

For the adapter, I followed the instructions from post #5
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2264505

Then fore firefox itself I did this:
http://ubuntuguide.net/optimize-and-make-firefox-running-faster-than-google-chrome

I haven't had any luck ups when clicking on videos yet but have only tested
on a couple but so far so good.

On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 6:12 AM, Christopher M. Penalver <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Karl, which one specifically?
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
> wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> I have a wireless adaper that constantly drops, only when running
> ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max
> out the CPU usage and lock me up at times. Penalvch told me to
> support a bug and subscribe him(though I have no ide how to do that)
> so that is where I am at.
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: Unity
> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
> Lsusb:
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
> ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
> ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
> RelatedPackageVersions:
> linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-firmware 1.127.11
> RfKill:
> 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
> Soft blocked: no
> Hard blocked: no
> SourcePackage: linux
> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
> dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
> dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
> dmi.b...

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote :
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Not sure if this is helpful bug info for you or not but right after writing
my response I did have an issue. I plugged my galaxy s5 into my laptop
last night to charge. For some reasons ubuntu seems to have a problem with
it, it will randomly pop up messages that it can't mount it ut then pop up
the Files app showing the contents, I had a dozen or so of those so I did I
right click quit and at the same time my transmission dl dropped to a
crawl. I did a speed test after closing transmission and my DL speed was
only 5Mbps, I reset adapter ant tested again and it is back to normal
15Mbps. I never dropped completely though, so it is possible what I did
was a partial fix.

On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Karl Krauss <email address hidden>
wrote:

> I tried 4.1-rc1-vivid. I was going to go down the list as you had
> instructed but it was a going to get a little time consuming as the problem
> is intermittent. It took 10 minutes before I noticed any issues with the
> new kernel, the signal strength dropped my transmission DL slowed to a
> crawl. I ended up trying a couple of other things and so far it seems good
> but I have not had a lot of time on my laptop to be 100% sure yet.
>
>
> For the adapter, I followed the instructions from post #5
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2264505
>
> Then fore firefox itself I did this:
> http://ubuntuguide.net/optimize-and-make-firefox-running-faster-than-google-chrome
>
> I haven't had any luck ups when clicking on videos yet but have only
> tested on a couple but so far so good.
>
> On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 6:12 AM, Christopher M. Penalver <
> <email address hidden>> wrote:
>
>> Karl, which one specifically?
>>
>> --
>> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
>> report.
>> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>>
>> Title:
>> wireless network and browser issues
>>
>> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
>> Incomplete
>>
>> Bug description:
>> I have a wireless adaper that constantly drops, only when running
>> ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max
>> out the CPU usage and lock me up at times. Penalvch told me to
>> support a bug and subscribe him(though I have no ide how to do that)
>> so that is where I am at.
>>
>> ProblemType: Bug
>> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
>> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
>> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
>> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
>> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
>> Architecture: amd64
>> AudioDevicesInUse:
>> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
>> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
>> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
>> CurrentDesktop: Unity
>> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
>> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
>> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
>> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
>> (20140722.2)
>> Lsusb:
>> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
>> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
>> Bus 003 Devic...

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summary: - wireless network and browser issues
+ 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
tags: added: kernel-bug-exists-upstream kernel-bug-exists-upstream-4.0-rc1
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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote : Re: [Bug 1437988] Re: 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
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I don't think it is the router as I only have this problem on one laptop
and only when running ubuntu but here is the info just in case:

Linsksys wrt120N, firmware version 1.0.04

On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 6:33 PM, Christopher M. Penalver <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Karl, could you please advise what the router manufactuer, model, and
> firmware version is?
>
> ** Summary changed:
>
> - wireless network and browser issues
> + 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
>
> ** Tags added: kernel-bug-exists-upstream kernel-bug-exists-
> upstream-4.0-rc1
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
> 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> I have a wireless adaper that constantly drops, only when running
> ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max
> out the CPU usage and lock me up at times. Penalvch told me to
> support a bug and subscribe him(though I have no ide how to do that)
> so that is where I am at.
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: Unity
> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
> Lsusb:
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
> ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
> ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
> RelatedPackageVersions:
> linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-firmware 1.127.11
> RfKill:
> 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
> Soft blocked: no
> Hard blocked: no
> SourcePackage: linux
> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
> dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
> dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
> dmi.bios.version: F.04
> dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
> dmi.board.name: 8014
> dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.board.version: 10.02
> dmi.chassis.type: 10
> dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
> dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnInsyde:bvrF.04:bd08/25/20...

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penalvch (penalvch) wrote :

Karl, as per http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=148623 an update to your router's buggy and outdated firmware is available (Ver.1.0.07). If you update to this does it change anything?

Once the firmware is updated, and the information above is provided, then please mark this report Status Confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote :
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Nope, in fact it made it worse, now I am disconnecting every 5 minutes. I
had zero problems since I tried the methods I had mentioned yesterday and
this seems to have undone al that and magnified the original problem.

On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 9:43 PM, Christopher M. Penalver <
<email address hidden>> wrote:

> Karl, as per http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=148623
> an update to your router's buggy and outdated firmware is available
> (Ver.1.0.07). If you update to this does it change anything?
>
> Once the firmware is updated, and the information above is provided,
> then please mark this report Status Confirmed.
>
> Thank you for your understanding.
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
> 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> I have a wireless adaper that constantly drops, only when running
> ubuntu. Also no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max
> out the CPU usage and lock me up at times. Penalvch told me to
> support a bug and subscribe him(though I have no ide how to do that)
> so that is where I am at.
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: Unity
> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
> Lsusb:
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
> ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
> ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
> RelatedPackageVersions:
> linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-firmware 1.127.11
> RfKill:
> 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
> Soft blocked: no
> Hard blocked: no
> SourcePackage: linux
> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
> dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
> dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
> dmi.bios.version: F.04
> dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
> dmi.board.name: 8014
> dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.board.version: 10.02
> dmi.chassis.type: 10
> dmi.chassis.vendo...

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penalvch (penalvch) wrote :

Karl, could you please provide only the missing information following https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LinuxWireless ?

tags: added: latest-firmware-1.0.07
description: updated
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[Expired for linux (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60 days.]

Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
status: Incomplete → Expired
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Changed in linux (Ubuntu):
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TJ (tj) wrote :
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Your IRC conversation indicates the PC also experiences intermittent issues with the Ps/2 connected Synaptic Touchpad. Hopefully that issue can be solved with some i8042.XXX kernel parameter.

If not, and combined with this issue, I would suggest a boot-time RAM test using memtest86+ (available from the GRUB boot manager menu). It is just possible that memory corruption is the root cause of both issues.

However, when the signal is lost capturing recent entries in the syslog and kern.log might be helpful here:

sudo tail -n 300 /var/log/syslog /var/log/kern.log | tee /tmp/rtl8188ee-lost-signal.log

And then attach "/tmp/rtl8188ee-lost-signal.log" to this bug report.

The issue could well be caused by some power-saving feature. The rtl8188ee kernel module has several PARaMeters that can affect power state so it might be worth doing some tests with different values. To see the parameters the module supports use the "modinfo <module-name>" command. The range of supported PARMs may differ for different versions of the Linux kernel.

For v4.1.6 I see:

$ modinfo rtl8188ee
filename: /lib/modules/4.1.0-3-lowlatency/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/rtlwifi/rtl8188ee/rtl8188ee.ko
firmware: rtlwifi/rtl8188efw.bin
description: Realtek 8188E 802.11n PCI wireless
license: GPL
author: Larry Finger <email address hidden>
author: Realtek WlanFAE <email address hidden>
author: zhiyuan_yang <email address hidden>
srcversion: 14A7C9ABC9B1C044E6EBB43
alias: pci:v000010ECd00008179sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: rtlwifi,rtl_pci,mac80211
intree: Y
vermagic: 4.1.0-3-lowlatency SMP preempt mod_unload modversions
signer: Build time autogenerated kernel key
sig_key: B5:F9:90:FB:D3:8C:30:BA:EA:DB:EF:46:F8:6E:90:E1:9C:A7:5B:14
sig_hashalgo: sha512
parm: swenc:Set to 1 for software crypto (default 0)
 (bool)
parm: ips:Set to 0 to not use link power save (default 1)
 (bool)
parm: swlps:Set to 1 to use SW control power save (default 0)
 (bool)
parm: fwlps:Set to 1 to use FW control power save (default 1)
 (bool)
parm: msi:Set to 1 to use MSI interrupts mode (default 1)
 (bool)
parm: debug:Set debug level (0-5) (default 0) (int)
parm: disable_watchdog:Set to 1 to disable the watchdog (default 0)
 (bool)

In order of preference I'd try "ips=0" then "fwlps=0" since both default to enabling power-save features.

It is best to test these options manually before adding them to the system configuration. This can be done by disabling the Wireless Networking then in a terminal unloading the module and re-loading it with the parameter, e.g:

sudo modprobe --remove rtl8188ee

sudo modprobe rtl8188ee ips=0

Re-enable Wireless Networking and test. If the failure still occurs repeat the process with another param. Multiple params can be added to the modprobe options separated by spaces, e.g.

sudo modprobe rtl8188ee ips=0 fwlps=0

You can check the module has loaded correctly with:

sudo tail /var/log/kern.log

If none of these tests offer improvements with the Ubuntu kernel versions then testing with the latest v4.2 mai...

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote :
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I have not attempted anything after our discussion on IRC but I did get a
disconnect and thought Is hould send it.

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 3:54 PM, TJ <email address hidden> wrote:

> Your IRC conversation indicates the PC also experiences intermittent
> issues with the Ps/2 connected Synaptic Touchpad. Hopefully that issue
> can be solved with some i8042.XXX kernel parameter.
>
> If not, and combined with this issue, I would suggest a boot-time RAM
> test using memtest86+ (available from the GRUB boot manager menu). It is
> just possible that memory corruption is the root cause of both issues.
>
> However, when the signal is lost capturing recent entries in the syslog
> and kern.log might be helpful here:
>
> sudo tail -n 300 /var/log/syslog /var/log/kern.log | tee /tmp/rtl8188ee-
> lost-signal.log
>
> And then attach "/tmp/rtl8188ee-lost-signal.log" to this bug report.
>
> The issue could well be caused by some power-saving feature. The
> rtl8188ee kernel module has several PARaMeters that can affect power
> state so it might be worth doing some tests with different values. To
> see the parameters the module supports use the "modinfo <module-name>"
> command. The range of supported PARMs may differ for different versions
> of the Linux kernel.
>
> For v4.1.6 I see:
>
> $ modinfo rtl8188ee
> filename:
> /lib/modules/4.1.0-3-lowlatency/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/rtlwifi/rtl8188ee/rtl8188ee.ko
> firmware: rtlwifi/rtl8188efw.bin
> description: Realtek 8188E 802.11n PCI wireless
> license: GPL
> author: Larry Finger <email address hidden>
> author: Realtek WlanFAE <email address hidden>
> author: zhiyuan_yang <email address hidden>
> srcversion: 14A7C9ABC9B1C044E6EBB43
> alias: pci:v000010ECd00008179sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
> depends: rtlwifi,rtl_pci,mac80211
> intree: Y
> vermagic: 4.1.0-3-lowlatency SMP preempt mod_unload modversions
> signer: Build time autogenerated kernel key
> sig_key: B5:F9:90:FB:D3:8C:30:BA:EA:DB:EF:46:F8:6E:90:E1:9C:A7:5B:14
> sig_hashalgo: sha512
> parm: swenc:Set to 1 for software crypto (default 0)
> (bool)
> parm: ips:Set to 0 to not use link power save (default 1)
> (bool)
> parm: swlps:Set to 1 to use SW control power save (default 0)
> (bool)
> parm: fwlps:Set to 1 to use FW control power save (default 1)
> (bool)
> parm: msi:Set to 1 to use MSI interrupts mode (default 1)
> (bool)
> parm: debug:Set debug level (0-5) (default 0) (int)
> parm: disable_watchdog:Set to 1 to disable the watchdog (default
> 0)
> (bool)
>
> In order of preference I'd try "ips=0" then "fwlps=0" since both default
> to enabling power-save features.
>
> It is best to test these options manually before adding them to the
> system configuration. This can be done by disabling the Wireless
> Networking then in a terminal unloading the module and re-loading it
> with the parameter, e.g:
>
> sudo modprobe --remove rtl8188ee
>
> sudo modprobe rtl8188ee ips=0
>
> Re-enable Wireless Networking and test. If the failure still occurs
> repeat the process with another param. Multiple ...

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TJ (tj) wrote :

So it seems since reconfiguring the Access Point to use mode 'auto' and channel 'auto' the poor performace has been cured?

The disconnect you report looks to be isolated:

Aug 31 18:00:00 Saria-Lin kernel: [ 7467.759694] wlan0: deauthenticating from 00:25:9c:9d:47:37 by local choice (Reason: 3=DEAUTH_LEAVING)

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote :
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No I've still had problems with disconnects.
On Sep 3, 2015 4:25 PM, "TJ" <email address hidden> wrote:

> So it seems since reconfiguring the Access Point to use mode 'auto' and
> channel 'auto' the poor performace has been cured?
>
> The disconnect you report looks to be isolated:
>
> Aug 31 18:00:00 Saria-Lin kernel: [ 7467.759694] wlan0: deauthenticating
> from 00:25:9c:9d:47:37 by local choice (Reason: 3=DEAUTH_LEAVING)
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
> 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> In Progress
>
> Bug description:
> My wireless adapter connecting to my Linsksys wrt120N (firmware
> version 1.0.07) that constantly drops, only when running Ubuntu. Also
> no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max out the CPU
> usage and lock me up at times.
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: Unity
> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
> Lsusb:
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
> ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
> ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
> RelatedPackageVersions:
> linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
> linux-firmware 1.127.11
> RfKill:
> 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
> Soft blocked: no
> Hard blocked: no
> SourcePackage: linux
> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
> dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
> dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
> dmi.bios.version: F.04
> dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
> dmi.board.name: 8014
> dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.board.version: 10.02
> dmi.chassis.type: 10
> dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
> dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
> dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnInsyde:bvrF.04:bd08/25/2014:svnHewlett-Packard:pnHP15NotebookPC:pvr0974100002405F00000620180:rvnHewlett-Packard:rn8014:rvr10.02:cvnHewlett-Packard:ct10:cvrChassisVersion:
> dmi.product.name: HP 15 Notebook PC
> dmi.product.version: 0974100002405F000...

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Karl (kkrauss1) wrote :
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More problems, and nwo a new symptom. Before I typically would just turn
wifi off then back on and it would work but now there are times where I do
that several times and I still can't get out despite being connected.

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 5:18 PM, Karl Krauss <email address hidden> wrote:

> No I've still had problems with disconnects.
> On Sep 3, 2015 4:25 PM, "TJ" <email address hidden> wrote:
>
>> So it seems since reconfiguring the Access Point to use mode 'auto' and
>> channel 'auto' the poor performace has been cured?
>>
>> The disconnect you report looks to be isolated:
>>
>> Aug 31 18:00:00 Saria-Lin kernel: [ 7467.759694] wlan0: deauthenticating
>> from 00:25:9c:9d:47:37 by local choice (Reason: 3=DEAUTH_LEAVING)
>>
>> --
>> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
>> report.
>> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>>
>> Title:
>> 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
>>
>> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
>> In Progress
>>
>> Bug description:
>> My wireless adapter connecting to my Linsksys wrt120N (firmware
>> version 1.0.07) that constantly drops, only when running Ubuntu. Also
>> no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max out the CPU
>> usage and lock me up at times.
>>
>> ProblemType: Bug
>> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
>> Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
>> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
>> Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
>> ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
>> Architecture: amd64
>> AudioDevicesInUse:
>> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
>> /dev/snd/controlC0: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
>> /dev/snd/controlC1: karl 2708 F.... pulseaudio
>> CurrentDesktop: Unity
>> Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
>> HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
>> InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
>> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
>> (20140722.2)
>> Lsusb:
>> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
>> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
>> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
>> Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
>> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
>> MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
>> ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
>> ProcKernelCmdLine:
>> BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
>> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
>> RelatedPackageVersions:
>> linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
>> linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
>> linux-firmware 1.127.11
>> RfKill:
>> 0: phy0: Wireless LAN
>> Soft blocked: no
>> Hard blocked: no
>> SourcePackage: linux
>> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
>> dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
>> dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
>> dmi.bios.version: F.04
>> dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
>> dmi.board.name: 8014
>> dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
>> dmi.board.version: 10.02
>> dmi.ch...

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