[Bug 341952] Re: ath5k locks up system in jaunty - "ath5k phy0: noise floor calibration timeout"

[Jose Gonzalez]

Hello,

I have an Acer Aspire One and get kernel panics using the default ath5k.
I'm currently using an Atheros AR242x Wireless Adapter.

I can connect without problem to the wireless router. However, any 100mb
downloads or Bittorrent use would either cause a cease in network
activity or a kernel panic.

I have tried using the latest madwifi drivers, the linux backport
modules, and ndiswrapper. All of them cause network activity to cease
from prolong use or a kernel panic.

I am currently using an archived ath5k module, specifically dated
2009-07-31. I still lose network activity or even get a few disconnects
when downloading >100mb or using Bittorrent. On the other hand, with
this module, I don't get any kernel panics as of now.

By using the archived module, I don't have to be wary of getting a
kernel panic, which is a serious problem. I just think it would help as
a very loose remedy currently until its fixed.

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ath5k locks up system  in jaunty - "ath5k phy0: noise floor calibration timeout"  
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