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Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 22:06:23 +0000
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Subject: Re: RTL8723ae PCI Driver update
From: Chris Taylor <chris.taylor@cantab.net>
To: Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@lwfinger.net>
Cc: linux-wireless@vger.kernel.org
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Which backports package are you referring to? I can only see a few
listed here (http://packages.ubuntu.com/saucy-backports/).

My AP is a Technicolor TG582n, latest firmware - but my Windows 8.1
tablet has no problems connecting in locations round the house where
my Kubuntu laptop struggles. I don't think I've got an option on the
encryption mode - it's listed as 802.11b/g/n, which I guess means n.

I've got another AP I could try somewhere - I'd not thought of trying
that since my Windows machines seem to pick up the signal fine. But it
might be worth a go.

Chris

On 3 January 2014 21:30, Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@lwfinger.net> wrote:
> On 01/03/2014 03:14 PM, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>
>> OK, I wasn't aware that it was only a Ubuntu issue. Sorry if it's
>> sounded like I've criticised your work on the current driver - I
>> assumed it was an issue affecting all. I've tried the 3.12.6 kernel
>> but didn't notice any significant difference.
>>
>> Would you recommend filing a bug report with Ubuntu? If so, do you
>> have any inkling where the Ubuntu devs should start looking for the
>> problem?
>
>
> It may not only be an issue with Ubuntu; however, I am not aware of problems
> posted elsewhere. I am also aware that Ubuntu user space has a lot more
> trouble than I see with NetworkManager on openSUSE. I doubt that the Ubuntu
> devs would do much with a bug report.
>
> Have you tried the backports package? It has material that will be in 3.14.
> If that still has the same problem, then I would need to see whatever
> diagnostics that your system outputs. As I am not an Ubuntu user, I have no
> idea where it might be. The stuff from dmesg is a help, but not usually
> definitive. What make/model of AP are you using? Is the firmware up to date?
> What encryption mode do you use, and is it 802.11n or g?
>
> Larry
>