[Hardy] Wireless with modules rt73usb doesn't go

[luciano]

The modules rt73usb with the kernel 2.6.24-14 and network manager play very well. After the upload kernel 2.6.24-15 and 2.6.24-16, network manager doesn't see any wireless hardware for the connection.My wireless device is a gemtek id 15a4:0004

[Andrei Coman (comandrei)]

I get very low transfer rates with the 2.6.24-19 kernel. I switched back to 2.6.24-16 kernel and the problem was solved. Still what happend in between? The drivers were fine ....

[Leann Ogasawara (leannogasawara)]

The Ubuntu Kernel Team is planning to move to the 2.6.27 kernel for the upcoming Intrepid Ibex 8.10 release. As a result, the kernel team would appreciate it if you could please test this newer 2.6.27 Ubuntu kernel. There are one of two ways you should be able to test:

1) If you are comfortable installing packages on your own, the linux-image-2.6.27-* package is currently available for you to install and test.

--or--

2) The upcoming Alpha5 for Intrepid Ibex 8.10 will contain this newer 2.6.27 Ubuntu kernel. Alpha5 is set to be released Thursday Sept 4. Please watch http://www.ubuntu.com/testing for Alpha5 to be announced. You should then be able to test via a LiveCD.

Please let us know immediately if this newer 2.6.27 kernel resolves the bug reported here or if the issue remains. More importantly, please open a new bug report for each new bug/regression introduced by the 2.6.27 kernel and tag the bug report with 'linux-2.6.27'. Also, please specifically note if the issue does or does not appear in the 2.6.26 kernel. Thanks again, we really appreicate your help and feedback.

[Andrei Coman (comandrei)]

I got my problem fixed (partially) with :

ifconfig wlan0 up
iwconfig wlan0 rate 54M

in /etc/rc.local.

[Andrei Coman (comandrei)]

I installed the new kernel, and the networking problem is solved, but i'm having problems with setting the Brightness of my monitor (laptop)

[Leann Ogasawara (leannogasawara)]

Setting this to "Fix Released" based on the decision to stick with the 2.6.27 kernel for Intrepid - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kernel-team/2008-September/003107.html

If you are experiencing other issues (ie brightness issue), please open a new bug report. Thanks.