linux-kernel - Re: Corrupt packets with ath5k

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Date:	Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:29:51 +0100
From:	JA Magallón <jamagallon@....com>
To:	Linux Kernel <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: Corrupt packets with ath5k

On 02/20/2013 08:58 PM, JA Magallón wrote:
> Hi all...
>
> I have a strange problem with latest kernels. When I update my netbook
> I get many "Installation failed, bad rpms:" mesages. First I thougt
> that the oldie cheap ssd was failing (it is an Aspire AOA110).
> But the updates work always fine when plugged to ethernet.
>
> Now i tried to copy a couple RPMS via ssh over wifi and got:
>
> mplayer-1.1-11.r35916.1.mga3.tainted.i586.rpm  100% 2192KB   2.1MB/s   00:00
> Received disconnect from 192.168.1.51: 2: Packet corrupt
> lost connection
>
> Hardware/driver are these:
>
> 03:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR242x / AR542x Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) (rev 01)
>      Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device e008
>      Kernel driver in use: ath5k
>
> Ist that hardware failing ? Is driver failing ? Other laptop/androids
> update fine with the router via wifi.
> Any idea ?
>
> I currently have 3.8.0, distro build.
>

I tried with 3.7.1 and everything works fine.
Possible clues:
- 3.7.1: works fine
- warm boot in 3.8.0: transfer stalls and scp looks hanged, speed
   drops to zero, but no error message
- cold boot in 3.8.0: transfer stops with Packet corrupt error or sometimes
   stalls..

> TIA
>


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J.A. Magallon <jamagallon()ono!com>        \               Winter is coming...
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