Comment 125 for bug 190515

Andy Whitcroft wrote:
> Could all of those affected by this issue confirm whether they have
> linux-backport-modules-2.6.24 installed. If not could they test with
> that installed.
>

I do not have linux-backport-modules-2.6.24 installed. I will gladly
test if you send directions on how to regress from 2.26.27. Using
standard 2.26.27 module, not backport 2.26.27, the device is usable at
short range but not reliable at 30 feet from AP.

As Francisco noted it was easier for me to just get another wifi card.

Using 2.26.28-8 (current jaunty) the situation is similar: device
initiates at 1M, responds to iwconfig wlanx rate 54M, but is useless at
30 feet from an AP (access point).

I do not understand the object/goal of regression. Isn't the goal to
move forward not backwards?! Problem: the new driver/module doesn't work
well; solution: use the old driver!

When will the solution be making the new driver/module work well?

-mark

> Specificially could they:
>
> 1) confirm the base speed selected after association
> 2) if the speed is 1M confirm whether the command below allows higher speeds:
> iwconfig wlan0 rate 54M
>
> (You may need change the name of your ethernet device to match that on
> your system.)
>