rt2800 used instead of rt2860sta
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
linux (Ubuntu) |
Incomplete
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Medium
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
the wifi connection is really unstable, unreliable and very slow.
ubuntu uses the rt2800pci driver for accessing the RT2860 wifi chipset. This driver causes the instability.
For full detail see this post.:
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I could replicate the problem and the solution on a asus eeepc 901.
ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10
Package: linux-firmware 1.60
ProcVersionSign
Uname: Linux 3.0.0-12-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelMo
ApportVersion: 1.23-0ubuntu2
Architecture: amd64
Date: Wed Oct 5 11:04:06 2011
Dependencies:
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" - Beta amd64 (20110921.2)
PackageArchitec
SourcePackage: linux-firmware
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
Changed in linux-firmware (Ubuntu): | |
importance: | Undecided → Medium |
affects: | linux-firmware (Ubuntu) → linux (Ubuntu) |
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.