Trouble with wireless disconnecting
So I've recently installed Slackware 14 (32) bit on a new Toshiba Satellite L855 (dual booting with Windows 7). I can connect to my router (or my works network) initially, but after 5 to 10 minutes, it will disconnect. It will then be unable to reconnect or find any networks until I reboot, at which time it does the same thing.
I did a lspci and it looks like this for the wireless: Code:
02:00.0 Network controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8188CE 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter (rev 01) Code:
[ 1218.852416] rtl8192c_common:rtl92c_firmware_selfreset(): 8051 reset fail. Code:
Module Size Used by Is this a driver issue? I've looked through the LQ forums and haven't found similar issues. If I need to provide more info or post this somewhere else, please let me know. Just looking for a place to start. Thanks! |
Had this problem on one of my Windows boxes. The solution was to buy a new USB wifi dongle.
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Thanks
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Try a newer kernel, say 3.4.12, maybe they fixed the issue. I would also use wicd or Network Manager.
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Thanks guys. I think I'm just going to try a newer kernel. This one just has me at a loss.
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sounds like we have same computer. I recommend the 3.4.x series kernel as well. 3.5 is no good for our wifi. The 3.6 kernel breaks our our intel hd audio, but the wifi works
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I don't have the same computer, but I do have a toshiba L645 with the same network controller (RTL8188CE). I haven't had time to install sw14 yet, but when I do install it--my guess is I will run into the same problem. I'll let you guys know if I encounter any problems with the driver.
@Old_Fogie: Did kernel 3.4.x fix your problem? |
@ rc: yes the 3.4.x series kernel works properly for me. tho I. am hoping that 3.7 will restore functionality to the intel hd audio. I really would like to use that hybrid suspend. ps. if my typing stinks blame swiftkey :) |
I think I found something. I found this bug report in Launchpad:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+s...ux/+bug/902557 Quote:
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I'm curious, how's your connection like so far with the new driver, is it stable?
Just a thought, if the driver isn't stable, you can try using ndiswrapper. http://www.linuxquestions.org/linux/...Ultimate_Guide It uses windows drivers which is the .sys and .info files. It may or may not work with ndiswrapper. I found out that RTL8188CE isn't listed in the "working" section: http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawik...alladio+Wave+C But you can still try if you want :) |
Sorry for the double post, I can't seem to find the option to edit my post. Anyway reporting back, I just installed sw14 today and so far I'm using the default drivers and its been going well, so far its stable and has no disconnections.
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