linux-kernel - Re: r8712u cannot set essid

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Date:	Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:30:21 +0800
From:	Jeff Chua <jeff.chua.linux@...il.com>
To:	Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@...inger.net>
Cc:	lkml <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>, wlanfae@...ltek.com
Subject: Re: r8712u cannot set essid

On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 12:24 AM, Jeff Chua <jeff.chua.linux@...il.com> wrote:
> I hacked it a bit more, and now, it's all working. I'll send you the
> patch shortly. Adhoc mode works now, and I've confirmed that my iPhone
> can connect to it, get an IP and surf the net! The device is so tiny
> and was contemplating on trying another brand.

Larry,

Here's the patch for adhoc mode. This should work. Just remember to
set wpa_supplicant's ap_scan to either 1 or 2 (faster association). 0
does not seem to work.

Thanks,
Jeff

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