linux-kernel - Re: 2.6.25-rc2 regression in rt61pci wireless driver

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Date:	Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:00:09 +0000
From:	Chris Clayton <chris2553@...glemail.com>
To:	Ivo van Doorn <ivdoorn@...il.com>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, linux-wireless@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: 2.6.25-rc2 regression in rt61pci wireless driver

Hi,

On Tuesday 19 February 2008, Ivo van Doorn wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> > > I have a series of tests I would like to request from you,
> > > you mentioned you already enabled debugfs, and that is just what we need. ;)
> > > Please use attached script to create dumps of the hardware register contents.
> > > 
> > > There are specific moments that should be dumped:
> > > - kernel 2.6.24 (last known working version for you).
> > > - kernel 2.6.25-rc2 (after ifup, before TX dies)
> > > - kernel 2.6.25-rc2 (after ifup, after TX dies)
> > >  
> > 
> > These diagnostics are attached, with obvious filenames.
> 
> Thanks. I think I found something, please test below patch:
> 

I've tried the patch but, unfortunately, my wireless LAN still dies after a few pings.

The frame dump diagnostics you asked for are attached. This is a fresh dump taken
tonight running the driver with your patch applied.


Chris
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