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Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:52:31 +0000
From: Matthew Garrett <mjg59@srcf.ucam.org>
To: Lukasz Sokol <el.es.cr@gmail.com>
Cc: linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Rfkill buttons : bi-stable, mono-stable, tactile
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(Please keep me Cc:ed - linux-kernel is high enough traffic that it's 
easy to lose track otherwise)

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 03:17:51PM +0000, Lukasz Sokol wrote:

> I define "not working" in this case by "it switches hardware on/off without the
> software knowing". 
> 
> i.e. the rfkill does not know, and the 'problem' is only noticed when the wifi
> disassociates (but Network Manager tries on to reconnect). On the other hand,
> invoking /sbin/rfkill [un]block wifi blocks/unblocks wifi comfortably.

What does ls -l /sys/class/rfkill look like? What driver are you using 
for your wireless card?

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Matthew Garrett | mjg59@srcf.ucam.org
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