Comment 9 for bug 1787742

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Jeb E. (jebeld17) wrote : Re: [Bug 1787742] Re: TP-Link Archer T1U 5GHz WiFi adapter not compatible

How can it see the 2.4GHz if it's a 5GHz adapter?
Is there some way I can get it to connect to 2.4GHz signals as well? 😊

On Wed, Jan 2, 2019, 7:30 PM Robert weaver <<email address hidden> wrote:

> I can confirm that after upgrading to Kernel 4.18.0-13 , and moving up to
> ubuntu 18.10
> BCM4360 802.11ac Wireless Network Adaptor (rev 03)
> Still not able to view 5Ghz networks .
> Wifi Radar only see's G Networks.
>
> iwlist freq shows available frequencies
> wlp2s0 32 channels in total; available frequencies :
> Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz
> Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz
> Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz
> Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz
> Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz
> Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz
> Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz
> Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz
> Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz
> Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz
> Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz
> Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz
> Channel 13 : 2.472 GHz
> Channel 36 : 5.18 GHz
> Channel 38 : 5.19 GHz
> Channel 40 : 5.2 GHz
> Channel 42 : 5.21 GHz
> Channel 44 : 5.22 GHz
> Channel 46 : 5.23 GHz
> Channel 48 : 5.24 GHz
> Channel 52 : 5.26 GHz
> Channel 54 : 5.27 GHz
> Channel 56 : 5.28 GHz
> Channel 58 : 5.29 GHz
> Channel 60 : 5.3 GHz
> Channel 62 : 5.31 GHz
> Channel 64 : 5.32 GHz
> Channel 100 : 5.5 GHz
> Channel 102 : 5.51 GHz
> Channel 104 : 5.52 GHz
> Channel 106 : 5.53 GHz
> Channel 108 : 5.54 GHz
> Current Frequency:2.462 GHz (Channel 11)
>
> I can confirm that when I run iwlist scan i can see skqbox on 5GHz
> 8166- Cell 05 - Address: 0C:F9:C0:24:19:3B
> 8213- Channel:36
> 8244: Frequency:5.18 GHz (Channel 36)
> 8296- Quality=28/70 Signal level=-82 dBm
> 8354- Encryption key:on
> 8392- ESSID:"SKY2D188"
>
> So Changing my wifi AP , to use 5Ghz on Channel 36 , im now able to see
> the AP
>
> 10209- Cell 06 - Address: 7C:FF:4D:EE:D3:A8
> 10256- Channel:36
> 10287: Frequency:5.18 GHz (Channel 36)
> 10339- Quality=34/70 Signal level=-76 dBm
> 10397- Encryption key:on
> 10435- ESSID:"FRITZ!Box 3490"
> 10478- Bit Rates:6 Mb/s; 9 Mb/s; 12 Mb/s; 18 Mb/s; 24
> Mb/s
> 10550- 36 Mb/s; 48 Mb/s; 54 Mb/s
> 10606- Mode:Master
> 10638- Extra:tsf=0000000000000000
> 10685- Extra: Last beacon: 80ms ago
> 10734- IE: Unknown: 000E465249545A21426F782033343930
>
> But connection Manager still wont use the the above network
>
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>
> Title:
> TP-Link Archer T1U 5GHz WiFi adapter not compatible
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
> Confirmed
>
> Bug description:
> My TP-Link Archer T1U 5GHz USB WiFi adapter/dongle is not being
> recognized by the system settings and WiFi setup wizards, likely due to a
> compatibility issue with the Linux kernel.
> The device is functional in Windows and recognized by my motherboard,
> but unfortunately it is a mere waste of a USB port with Ubuntu and other
> Linux distributions.
>
> -----
> Terminal output when running 'lsusb' cmd:
> jeb@A880G:~$ lsusb
> Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 006 Device 002: ID 03f0:d407 Hewlett-Packard
> Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 046d:c062 Logitech, Inc. M-UAS144 [LS1 Laser
> Mouse]
> Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 001 Device 005: ID 058f:6366 Alcor Micro Corp. Multi Flash Reader
> Bus 001 Device 008: ID 0461:4d75 Primax Electronics, Ltd Rocketfish
> RF-FLBTAD Bluetooth Adapter
> Bus 001 Device 007: ID 0a5c:4503 Broadcom Corp. Mouse (Boot Interface
> Subclass)
> Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0a5c:4502 Broadcom Corp. Keyboard (Boot Interface
> Subclass)
> Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0a5c:4500 Broadcom Corp. BCM2046B1 USB 2.0 Hub
> (part of BCM2046 Bluetooth)
> Bus 001 Device 009: ID 2357:0105
> Bus 001 Device 003: ID 148f:5370 Ralink Technology, Corp. RT5370
> Wireless Adapter
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 1a40:0101 Terminus Technology Inc. Hub
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
> Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> -----
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04
> Package: linux-image-4.15.0-32-generic 4.15.0-32.35
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-32.35-generic 4.15.18
> Uname: Linux 4.15.0-32-generic x86_64
> ApportVersion: 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.2
> Architecture: amd64
> AudioDevicesInUse:
> USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
> /dev/snd/controlC2: jeb 1608 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC1: jeb 1608 F.... pulseaudio
> /dev/snd/controlC0: jeb 1608 F.... pulseaudio
> CurrentDesktop: ubuntu:GNOME
> Date: Sat Aug 18 12:20:18 2018
> InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-08-17 (1 days ago)
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS "Bionic Beaver" - Release amd64
> (20180426)
> MachineType: BIOSTAR Group A880G+
> ProcEnviron:
> PATH=(custom, no user)
> XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=<set>
> LANG=en_US.UTF-8
> SHELL=/bin/bash
> ProcFB: 0 nouveaufb
> ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-4.15.0-32-generic
> root=UUID=a967adb1-1600-455b-8704-e2bf5de5081d ro quiet splash vt.handoff=1
> RelatedPackageVersions:
> linux-restricted-modules-4.15.0-32-generic N/A
> linux-backports-modules-4.15.0-32-generic N/A
> linux-firmware 1.173.1
> SourcePackage: linux
> UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
> dmi.bios.date: 09/21/2011
> dmi.bios.vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
> dmi.bios.version: 080016
> dmi.board.asset.tag: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
> dmi.board.name: A880G+
> dmi.board.vendor: BIOSTAR Group
> dmi.chassis.asset.tag: None
> dmi.chassis.type: 3
> dmi.chassis.vendor: BIOSTAR Group
> dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnAmericanMegatrendsInc.:bvr080016:bd09/21/2011:svnBIOSTARGroup:pnA880G+:pvr:rvnBIOSTARGroup:rnA880G+:rvr:cvnBIOSTARGroup:ct3:cvr:
> dmi.product.family: To Be Filled By O.E.M.
> dmi.product.name: A880G+
> dmi.sys.vendor: BIOSTAR Group
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