rt2870sta versus rt2800

[Conrad Knauer]

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Paul S <paulatgm at gmail.com> wrote:

> It looks like linus has committed changes in the wifi ralink driver in
> the final release of 2.6.31.  But, karmic's kernel still includes the
> binary built rt2870sta (and rt2860sta).  I have the hardware and would
> like to test this new code.  Do the kernel dev's know about the change
> or do I need to submit a wish bug or something to get it on the list.

Just curious; I bought a cheapie USB wireless network adapter; lsusb says it's:

Bus 001 Device 005: ID 148f:3070 Ralink Technology, Corp.

lshw says:

wireless=RT2870 Wireless

It doesn't seem to connect to my router properly in Jaunty or Karmic
(though my Acer Aspire One netbook does no problem)

Do you think it's going to end up working out-of-the-box in Karmic or
should I return it?

CK