Rtl8187 Kernel Module Issues

Caeberos · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 109

Hey all, I recently started using the rtl8187-usb kernel module in the 2.6.23 gentoo-sources kernel I am using a Netgear WG111v2

The big problem I am getting is that after a few hours, 4 or 5, it disconnects from my access point, and I cannot get it to reconnect regardless of what I try. (I have not tried physically disconnecting the gumstick, and re-connecting it) I am going to set this up as a type of headless WAP latter on, and I can't be reconnecting the USB stick and reinitializing the service every couple of hours. Is anyone else having more luck with the driver or should I switch to something else like ndiswrapper or such?

PaulBredbury · Watchman Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 7310

I find Linux wireless (not just rtl8187) to be more stable in the 2.6.24 betas.

Caeberos · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 109

I suppose I just wait for it then

heijs · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 1:29 am Post subject:

Cool. Thanks, I have the same problem with my WLAN card. I will give one of the 2.6.24 beta kernels a shot!

Caeberos · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 109

I see the 2.6.24 kernel has finally moved into stable, has anyone tried ad-hoc mode on the wifi card yet? I have been a little busy so I haven't tried it myself I will post results hopefully in the next few days

Caeberos · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 109

Well I am currently running 2.6.24-r3 and no ad-hoc support... not quite sure what to do