2012-06-02 14:03:10

by Larry Finger

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Subject: Re: I: RTL8187 driver in linux 3.4

On 06/02/2012 03:14 AM, Jacopo Runchi wrote:
> So the problem is the same as you reported.
>
> So is there either a bug related to the algorithm who manages the rate, or
> should I change something related to the algorithm?
> I searched for the CONFIG_EXPERT=y setting and for the pid rate algorithm
> setting, but I've not found anything at all.

The parameter is in the kernel configuration file ".config". You need to change
it with "make menuconfig ARCH=xxxx". Once you set EXPERT to "y", then the PID
setting will be available in the Network => Wireless settings.

> For it can be ok. Have you planned to do something to correct this at
> driver-kernel level, to work with default "auto" rate?

It is a driver problem, but I do not know how soon it will be fixed. At the
moment, I have more pressing concerns. Now that I can reproduce it, the fix will
be easier to find.

Larry