[Bug 38752] bcm43xx does not associate unless "iwlist scan" is invoked.

[Ivan Matveich]

Public bug reported:

Affects: linux-source-2.6.15 (Ubuntu)
       Severity: Normal
       Priority: (none set)
         Status: Unconfirmed


Description:
My bcm43xx (ibook g4 12") does not associate with the access point (ie,
packets go nowhere) unless I run "iwlist scan" after bringing up the
interface.

/etc/network/interfaces stanza:

auto wireless
iface wireless inet static
        address 192.168.2.2
        netmask 255.255.255.0
        gateway 192.168.2.1
        dns-nameservers 192.168.1.1
        wireless-essid TV
        wireless-rate 54M
        wireless-channel 10
        up iwlist scan

The "up iwlist scan" makes it work obviously.

access point is atheros on ubuntu-dapper-current:

auto wireless
iface wireless inet static
        address 192.168.2.1
        netmask 255.255.255.0
        wireless-essid TV
        wireless-mode Master
        wireless-rate 54M
        wireless-channel 10
        pre-up iwpriv wireless mode 3
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bcm43xx does not associate unless "iwlist scan" is invoked.
https://launchpad.net/malone/bugs/38752