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  1. Bug #532451
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Comment 0 for bug 532451

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David Strauss (davidstrauss) wrote :

Wireless Controller: Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 6050 series (Kernel module iwlagn.ko)

Intel wireless controller can be detected, driver is loaded, but clicking network manager shows no access point. Our office has at least 2 APs as I can see them using other systems. Installing linux-backports-modules-karmic did not fix things, nor did installing the 2.6.33 kernel from the PPA. Once I've installed either the backports or the new kernel, there appears to be a missing microcode/firmware issue, specifically for "iwlwiki-6050-4.ucode".

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Boot the system
2. Click network manager
3. Look for available AP for wireless connection

Expected result:
Available APs are listed, select the best one to make connection.

Actual result:
No AP can be seen.

Credit:
I cribbed most of this bug description from bug #496496.