0bda:8176 RTL8188CUS does not connect to wireless networks

searchfgold, thank you for reporting this and helping make Ubuntu better. Please execute the following command, as it will automatically gather debugging information, in a terminal:
apport-collect 1030858
When reporting bugs in the future please use apport by using 'ubuntu-bug' and the name of the package affected. You can learn more about this functionality at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ReportingBugs.
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I cannot create an apport information file; apport-cli reports that "'linux' is not an official ubuntu package." I have installed the Quantal kernel from PPA.
Please state precisely what needs to be added to this bug.

@searchfgold

The latest version of apport should be able to report backport kernel bugs.

Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v3.5kernel[0] (Not a kernel in the daily directory) and install both the linux-image and linux-image-extra .deb packages.

Once you've tested the upstream kernel, please remove the 'needs-upstream-testing' tag(Only that one tag, please leave the other tags). This can be done by clicking on the yellow pencil icon next to the tag located at the bottom of the bug description and deleting the 'needs-upstream-testing' text.

If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'.

If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'.

If you are unable to test the mainline kernel, for example it will not boot, please add the tag: 'kernel-unable-to-test-upstream'.
Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed".

Thanks in advance.

[0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.5-rc7-quantal/

This has not been tested in Quantal. My Apport version shipped with Precise. What is the 'needs-kernel-logs' tag?

searchforgold, regarding your comment https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1030858/comments/5 :
<"I cannot create an apport information file; apport-cli reports that "'linux' is not an official ubuntu package." I have installed the Quantal kernel from PPA.
Please state precisely what needs to be added to this bug."

Assuming you are using Precise, you would want to boot into the kernel that came with Precise, or install the newest one available:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.2.0-27.43

following instructions from https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/MainlineBuilds#Installing_Mainline_Kernels to install it. Then, boot into this kernel, and you will be able to apport-cli.

Regarding your comment https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1030858/comments/8 :
tags: added: kernel-bug-exists-upstream
removed: needs-upstream-testing

Which kernel did you test specifically http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.5-rc7-quantal/ ?

>"What is the 'needs-kernel-logs' tag?"

This is a Ubuntu Kernel Team tracker tag for those reports that have not apport-collect'ed yet. For more on this please see https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/KernelTeamBugPolicies#New_Bugs .

I am following instructions from http://packages.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/223/builds/19371/testcases

I installed the latest upstream kernel: all packages pertaining to my architecture from http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.5-rc7-quantal/

I am not reporting a bug about the latest kernel that comes with Precise when you do an `# apt-get dist-upgrade'. I tested the latest upstream kernel with this specific hardware (because it needed to be tested per https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/Kernel).

Is it appropriate to boot into a different kernel and do the apport-cli?

searchforgold, regarding your comments https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1030858/comments/10 :
>"I am following instructions from http://packages.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/milestones/223/builds/19371/testcases

I installed the latest upstream kernel: all packages pertaining to my architecture from http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.5-rc7-quantal/"

Thank you for following those instructions, installing the latest upstream kernel, and testing it.

<"I am not reporting a bug about the latest kernel that comes with Precise when you do an `# apt-get dist-upgrade'."

We all knew already that you are not reporting a bug about the kernel that comes with Precise when you do an `# apt-get dist-upgrade'. :D The issue remains, you may not apport-cli unless you have booted with a kernel that comes with Precise, not a proposed kernel, mainline kernel, or a PPA kernel.

>"I tested the latest upstream kernel with this specific hardware (because it needed to be tested per https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/Kernel)."

Thank you for testing the latest upstream kernel with that specific hardware.

Regarding your comments https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1030858/comments/11 :
>"Is it appropriate to boot into a different kernel and do the apport-cli?"

At this time, it is appropriate to boot into a kernel that comes with Precise and do the apport-cli. It is not appropriate to boot into a proposed kernel, mainline kernel, or a PPA kernel and do the apport-cli.

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searchforgold, thank you for providing the apport-cli data. Did this USB device work in a release of Ubuntu prior to Precise? Also, as a potential WORKAROUND, does your device work following https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/Ndiswrapper ?

WORKAROUND:
Installing the third party driver from realtek, blacklisting the built-in driver, and adding the realtek module to `/etc/modules':
While the USB dongle is not plugged in:
---
sudo apt-get install build-essential
wget ftp://WebUser:fh7SkVT4@209.222.7.36/cn/wlan/RTL819xCU%20_USB_linux_v3.4.3_4369.20120622.zip
unzip ./RTL819xCU\ _USB_linux_v3.4.3_4369.20120622.zip
cd ./RTL819xCU\ _USB_linux_v3.4.3_4369.20120622
cmod a+x ./install.sh
sudo ./install.sh
echo -e "# RTL8188CUS wifi\nblacklist 8192cu\nblacklist rtl8192c_common\nblacklist rtlwifi" | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
echo "8192cu" | sudo tee -a /etc/modules
---

searchforgold, thank you for providing the WORKAROUND.

Did this USB device work in Ubuntu releases prior to Precise?

I haven't tested it, but according to ahallabuntu of the Ubuntu Forums, in 11.10, the device had the same problem. In 10.04, 10.10, and 11.04, the device was also not usable without building the Realtek module but it was unclear from their post whether it was the same problem.

searchfgold, removing any WORKAROUND, could you please test for this issue in Lucid via http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/lucid/daily-live/current/ ?

Does it have to be from that link or could I use one of my old CD's?

searchfgold, you may use an old CD, just please make sure you install it on a partition and update it fully before making a test.

In Lucid, the RTL8188CUS is not recognized as a Network device in gnome-network.

searchfgold, thank you for testing Lucid.

For regression testing purposes, could you please test Natty and Oneiric? Either of live environment or install is fine. The reason for this request is developers want to know if the kernels from those series perform better, worse, or not at all for your hardware combination.

In Natty, the card is not displayed in the network manager. In Oneiric, the problem is the same as in Precise: After attempting to connect, the user is prompted for the wireless password, and after providing the password a connection is attempted and the password prompt returns.

searchfgold, could you please test http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.6-rc1-quantal/ following https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/MainlineBuilds ?

As well, in Precise, could you please test compat-wireless following https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Kernel/LinuxWireless#Compat-wireless_in_Ubuntu ?

In kernel 3.6, the problem still exists.
After installing the 'linux-backports-modules-cw-3.3-3.2.0.27-generic-pae' package and booting the 3.2.0.27-pae kernnel, the problem also still exists.

This issue appears to be an upstream bug, since you tested the latest upstream kernel. Would it be possible for you to open an upstream bug report at bugzilla.kernel.org [1]? That will allow the upstream Developers to examine the issue, and may provide a quicker resolution to the bug.

If you are comfortable with opening a bug upstream, It would be great if you can report back the upstream bug number in this bug report. That will allow us to link this bug to the upstream report.

[1] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/Upstream/kernel

According to http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=blob;f=MAINTAINERS there are maintainers for the RTL8180, RTL8187, and RTL8192CE drivers. However, there is no listing for the RTL8188CUS. Does this mean that there is no kernel driver for the hardware? and how should I proceed?

Richard Riley Gress, could you please send your E-Mail, with this Launchpad bug CC'ed, to <email address hidden> ?

On 08/15/2012 10:22 PM, Richie Gress wrote:
> [1] Summary of Problem.
> 0bda:8176 RTL8188CUS does not connect to wireless networks
>
> [2] Full description of the Problem.
> The RTL8188CUS USB wireless card will not connect to wireless networks. The connection is attempted over and over again, and the password prompt reappears each time if the network has one, but a connection is never established.
> There is a workaround for this bug: Drivers can be obtained from the Realtek website. But they are required in order for the hardware to function properly.

You gave quite a complete report, but you missed some important factors. What
kind of wireless connection are you trying to make (802.11n, 802.11g, etc)? What
kind of encryption? What is the make/model of the AP?

My tests show that rtl8192cu can make a connection for 802.11n and 802.11g, as
long as the encryption is WPA2. With WPA or WEP encryption, an 802.11g
connection fails as you describe.

I am now checking to see where this regression occurred. Please fill out a
kernel bugzilla on this regression, and assign it to me.

Thanks,

Larry

Larry Finger, I was not able to assign the bug to you, but I added you to the CC list.
I provided additional information in the report as best I could as you requested.

Richard Riley Gress, could you please provide the hyperlink to your upstream bug report so this may be tracked in Launchpad?

Here is the bug report hyperlink:
https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=46171

I can confirm that this bug did not effect me with mythbuntu 11.04 (11.04 upgraded when 11.10 released) & 11.10 up until febuary march 2012. My system was fully patched base mythbuntu 64bit distro no 3rd party applications.
WPA2 security enabled to a netgear DG834GV firmware version V2.02.42_U ADSL Firmware Version 7.03.01.00 channel 1 mode g&b

Now running clean install mythbuntu 12.04 fully patched same issue as reported here.

sam, if you have a bug in Ubuntu, could you please file a new report by executing the following in a terminal:
ubuntu-bug linux

For more on this, please see the Ubuntu Bug Control and Ubuntu Bug Squad article:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/BestPractices#X.2BAC8-Reporting.Focus_on_One_Issue

and Ubuntu Community article:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs

When opening up the new report, please feel free to subscribe me to it. Thank you for your understanding.

Same issue with Netgear WNA1000M :
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 0846:9041 NetGear, Inc. WNA1000M 802.11bgn [Realtek RTL8188CUS]

pdecat, if you have a bug in Ubuntu, could you please file a new report by executing the following in a terminal:
ubuntu-bug linux

For more on this, please see the Ubuntu Bug Control and Ubuntu Bug Squad article:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/BestPractices#X.2BAC8-Reporting.Focus_on_One_Issue

and Ubuntu Community article:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs#Bug_reporting_etiquette

When opening up the new report, please feel free to subscribe me to it.

Please note, not filing a new report may delay your problem being addressed as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Issue #1075967 created.

Regards,
Patrick.

This bug is still not assigned to anyone, here or in bugzilla. I don't have permission to change the assignee.

Bug exists in Linux 3.6.3
http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.6.3-quantal/

Richard Riley Gress, thank you for testing the mainline kernel. Could you please test http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.7-rc4-raring/ ?

Bug exists in http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.7-rc4-raring/

The bug exists in http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.7-rc5-raring/ as well.

dmesg output for 3.7-rc4 (http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.7-rc4-raring/) can be seen here: http://paste.ubuntu.com/1351926
dmesg output for 3.7-rc5 (http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.7-rc5-raring/) can be seen here: http://paste.ubuntu.com/1351928

The bug is also in Linux v3.7-rc6-raring, and there is a better description of the bug by Larry Finger here: https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=46171#c25

Marking back to Triaged as newest mainline tested, and upstream activity.

This is not In Progress as per https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/Status .

Beg tested with http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.7-rc7-raring/ - it still exists.

The workaround of building drivers from the Realtek website no longer works.

The bug still exists in kernel version 3.7.1. However, the dmesg output is different, and the cfg80211 complaints have disappeared.

Just wanted to add a "me too". My hardware is:

050d:1102 Belkin Components F7D1102 N150/Surf Micro Wireless Adapter v1000 [Realtek RTL8188CUS].

The attached patch fixes the RealTek drivers (3.4.4.4749.20121105) for the Raring kernel v3.7.1-030701.201212171620.

Yay!!! The bug is not present in http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.8-rc3-raring/

I spoke too hastily. I did load web pages, and ensured that rtlwifi &ct. were loaded. Upon reboot, the condition was as before. Will do further testing and investigation.

Bug is still valid. Attached is dmesg output using kernel 3.8-rc3. Of particular interest are lines 542 on.

Ubuntu 12.10 - bug exists, but compiling RealTek driver works for me.

Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0bda:8176 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8188CUS 802.11n WLAN Adapter
driver - RTL8192xC_USB_linux_v3.4.4_4749.20121105.zip
module - /lib/modules/3.5.0-23-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/8192cu.ko
if - wlan4 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr f8:c0:91:11:28:45
          inet addr:10.197.210.132 Bcast:10.197.211.255 Mask:255.255.252.0

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1075967/comments/19

Richard Riley Gress, as per http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/Product/latitude-cpx-j an update is available for your BIOS (A16). If you update to this, does it change anything?

Welp. I want to slap the guy who said this chip is supported by Linux. :(

Shiki, technically the chip IS supported by linux - you simply had to download drivers from < http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=21&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#2292 > under the header "RTL8188CUS". Recently, a patch referencing this bug was supposedly released in < http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.9-rc4-raring/ >.

I will do further testing if I find the laptop, which is missing.

Seems not to be okay.
Installed 14.04-2 lts and using wifi usb dongle with rtl 8188UC chipset.

There are many many connection cuts. Mostly only the first request goes through, maybe a second. Then it takes ages to load something. YOu have to reconnect or even reboot to be able to use the net again....

DasJott, it would help immensely if you filed a new report via a terminal:
ubuntu-bug linux

Please feel free to subscribe me to it.