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3.2.x kernel and wireless problems

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OFFLINE   Ghostwind

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Hi guys,

I came across a bug after upgrading my linux distro (fedora core 15--> 16), where my intel wireless chipset keeps dropping the connection intermittently, and works again after reconnecting to the AP again. What I found out is that there is a bug in the 3.2.x kernel which causes this problem. According to the fedora (http://fedoraproject...in_802.11n_mode), and a bugzilla report (https://bugzilla.red...g.cgi?id=785239; post 5) the easiest way to fix this is to disable 802.11n. this can be done like this:

Create a file called:
/etc/modprobe.d/intel-80211n.conf

and insert the following line:
options iwlagn 11n_disable=1

Reboot, and your issues should disapear

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Did this work for you? or are you asking for help because it doesn't?

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It worked. I posted here because I have been struggling to figure out what it was, and I assume others will eventually run into this problem.

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hmmm, It seems to not be working again :/





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