2012-02-02 15:27:37

by Larry Finger

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Subject: Re: RTL8188SU

On 02/02/2012 01:27 AM, Jenny wrote:
> Hello!
> I have an adapter that has rtl8188su and I wanted to know if by any chance you
> had or knew of a patch that would make monitor mode work with it. I've heard
> that with rtl8188cu and rtl8188ru, firmware from rtl8792cu worked well. I tried
> it, even tough I was able to get online I wasn't able to to get monitor mode.
> I also tried compat wireless and that didn't have any effect.

If I remember correctly, the RTL8188SU uses r8712u as the driver. That driver
does not work in monitor mode (as an AP). I have been trying to find the
problem, but the time that I have available is limited.

Sorry,

Larry