Wireless Doesn't Connect! rt2860

I think this can be marked as confirmed?
I have a fresh install of Ubuntu Lucid, AMD desktop (Opteron/Tyan):

hedge@desktop:~ $ uname -r -s -v
Linux 2.6.32-22-generic #33-Ubuntu SMP Wed Apr 28 13:28:05 UTC 2010

hedge@desktop:~ $ modinfo rt2860sta
filename: /lib/modules/2.6.32-22-generic/kernel/drivers/staging/rt2860/rt2860sta.ko
version: 1.8.1.1
license: GPL
srcversion: CAEA506C88572D233F96224
alias: pci:v00001432d00007768sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001432d00007748sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001432d00007738sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001432d00007727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001432d00007758sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001432d00007728sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001432d00007708sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001A3Bd00001059sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001814d00000781sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001814d00000701sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001814d00000681sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v00001814d00000601sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends:
staging: Y
vermagic: 2.6.32-22-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
parm: mac:rt28xx: wireless mac addr (charp)

hedge@desktop:~ $ dmesg|grep --context=2 rt_ioctl_giwscan
[ 2498.109229] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2558.108166] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2618.106887] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2670.420175] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2670.420690] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2680.439127] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2680.439547] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2690.458027] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2690.458295] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2700.476499] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2700.476757] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2710.493920] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2710.494244] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2720.508923] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2720.509104] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2730.526887] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2752.763257] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2752.763554] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2762.777307] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2762.777617] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2772.790089] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2772.790399] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2782.805152] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2782.805415] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2792.816394] ===>rt_ioctl_giwscan. 1(1) BSS returned, data->length = 140
[ 2792.816734] ==>rt_ioctl_siwfreq::SIOCSIWFREQ[cmd=0x8b04] (Channel=3)
[ 2802.83008...

So, do you have the exact same problem?

I have never been able to connect but I think that is due to my router expecting a 64bit WEP key:

"every time I try to connect it asks for the passkey, which I input, it then has the icon of the wireless trying to connect in the tool bar, it tries to connect for a few minutes until it asks for the passkey again, and it goes in an endless loop like that."

ditto.
The dmsg log matches.
Of all the rta2860sta module related bugs yours matches the behavior I see.

Updated...

Same here, EEE PC 1000H with rt2860.

I've been unable to connect on wpa2 protected network ever since I upgraded to lucid. This bug report seems quite related ;
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-release-notes/+bug/496093?comments=all

Ricardo's patched kernel worked for a while but no more.
http://rsalveti.net/pub/ubuntu/kernel/lucid/linux-image-2.6.32-21-generic_2.6.32-21.32rsalveti1_i386.deb

I'm now trying on kernel 2.6.33. Crossing fingers because this problem has been giving me nightmares for the past week.

kernel 2.6.33 fixed it so far.

Where can I get kernal 2.6.33 and is it stable?

Try this Edward, no need to upgrade the whole kernel. Just patch the drivers with the ones from 2.6.33

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-release-notes/+bug/496093/comments/66

This should fit for rt2860 and rt2870.

Thanks for the link Pat.

But when I try to run it in terminal I get this message:

edward@Ed-Netbook:~/Downloads$ ./0001-Staging-rt28x0-updates-from-vendor-s-V2.1.0.0-driver.patch
./0001-Staging-rt28x0-updates-from-vendor-s-V2.1.0.0-driver.patch: line 1: From: command not found
./0001-Staging-rt28x0-updates-from-vendor-s-V2.1.0.0-driver.patch: line 2: syntax error near unexpected token `newline'
./0001-Staging-rt28x0-updates-from-vendor-s-V2.1.0.0-driver.patch: line 2: `From: Bartlomiej Zolnierkiewicz <email address hidden>'

I then deleted the comments at the top and got loads of more errors, like directory not found etc..

I don't really know what I'm doing... :(

This is just a patch; you cannot simply run it.

Install the kernel headers and the linux image from the link in this article: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-release-notes/+bug/496093/comments/80. At reboot, don't forget to select the 2.6.32-21 kernel. This worked for me.

I've installed those packages Heike. But now I can't get my GRUB boot menu to display... I've tried editing /etc/default/grub but it still just goes straight to the login screen...

Press the left shift key while grub is loading.

Tried ^ It goes straight to the login screen.

I've held down SHIFT since the BIOS menu came up, I've tapped SHIFT. I've pressed it once as GRUB was doing stuff. I still don't get the "Kernel chooser menu"!

For several approaches to get at the missing menu, have a look here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=9139705 . I've found this link by asking Google for your problem; it was one of the first suggestions.

Wow. Thanks, after all of this time I finally have my wireless working again!

Thank you Heike and everyone else.

The Ubuntu team really should fix this as default though.... Such an annoying bug and not what I'd call an "upgrade".

Are you still affected by this issue? Can you test clean install Maverick? (i.e without applying a workaround)

I have got it working using the "21" kernel. However, if I try to use a later kernel the wireless stops working. And sorry, but I won't be doing any clean installs considering this is currently my only system and I don't want to muck it up...

If no one else can help out, I can try with a fresh Maverick. I'm currently not affected by the bug since I'm using a different hardware, but I still have access to it. Will take a week or so, however as I'm required to make a partition free for the new install.

Yes, please try. It would really be nice of your part :)

On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 3:57 PM, Heike C. Zimmerer <email address hidden> wrote:
> If no one else can help out, I can try with a fresh Maverick.  I'm
> currently not affected by the bug since I'm using a different hardware,
> but I still have access to it.  Will take a week or so, however as I'm
> required to make a partition free for the new install.
>
> --
> Wireless Doesn't Connect! rt2860
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/574307
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> of the bug.
>

Declining the release specific nominations for now and leaving this open against the actively developed Ubuntu kernel (which happens to be Maverick at this time). Will re-open the nominations should a fix be narrowed down which we can confirm specifically resolves this issue on a per release basis and qualifies for a Stable Release Update.

i was trying to fix this issue for days with a rt2870 chipset. on kernel 2.6.32.21-generic on ubuntu 10.4,

the ra0 interface was uploaded and it could scan the networks, but it was impossible to connect.

I finnaly made it by leaving the RT2870STA.dat empty (with a #) and rebooting the system.

now it works fine...
finally

damn ralink, horrible driver....

oh,

the RT2870STA.dat file is at /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/

So, I can run the latest kernel if I just edit the .dat file?

Also can you get it running at n mode speeds?

I have a different issue, but related to this driver:

I installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my Medion Akoya E1210 which has a Ralink 2860.
I have an Apple Airport Extreme and a Time Capsule who together create a single wireless network. The Airport is connected to the internet and also runs as a DHCP server, the Time Capsule only extends the range of the network.

After a fresh boot wireless always connects to my network. After a resume from suspend however, it connects only to the wireless network if I am close to the Timecapsule. If I am close to the Airport it will not connect.

I tried the Proprietary driver from Ralink and that seems to connect under all circumstances, unfortunately it crashes the kernel after a few minutes, so that makes this pretty useless.

Ubuntu 10.04 worked fine with the older (january 2010) Ralink proprietary driver installed.

Philippe

Sorry, I figured out what the problem was after I read all th posts.

I deleted /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/RT2870STA.dat (which was created by installing the proprietary driver) and then the default Ubuntu driver worked in all cases.
I maybe should have done a "make uninstall" when I decided to revert to the Ubuntu driver

Philippe

Well, actually I still have problems...

I am still using the default Ubuntu 10.10 driver (currently I am on kernel 2.6.35-22.35).
When I boot under battery power only, WLAN connects as expected, but when I suspend an wake the system up after a few minutes it will not connect again. I tried disabling networking and enabling it again, but this does not help.

The REALLY WEIRD thing is that when I attach the power supply everything works as expected all the time! (This is what threw me off in my previous posts).

Have you tried using the 21 kernel?

Fiepel, the WLAN not reconnecting on wake up is another known bug (most likely #661206)

The orinal submited bug is a real one involving the rt2860 driver.
With Ubuntu 9.10 kernels, no problem.
With Ubuntu 10.04 kernel, you'll have to reinstall rt2860 driver as described here : http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1476007
With Ubuntu 10.10, the driver for rt2860 cards is different (if you're an advanced user, you'll notice some strange values, and the iface name has changed) but it is working.

I have this problem only for mixed WPA/WPA2 connections

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I mark it as New because the problem still exist.

kail,
    Please refrain from reopening bugs for which you are not the original reporter. Please also file a new bug if you feel that you are affected by a similar issue.

Thanks!

~JFo

Reopening due to the bug re-existing.

*Meant to say "still existing".

In my opinion is it a ridiculous decision to close a bug when it's still present and causing an issue. Why would you do this?

The only reason I can think of is because you can't be bothered to fix it. I'm sorry if this is very accusing but please do not close bugs when they're still a problem; no matter who you are.

Please can this bug be looked at again?

Edward, assuming that you are still running Lucid, you could try if this bug is fixed with a newer driver module by installing:
linux-backports-modules-compat-wireless-2.6.38-lucid-generic

In general, rt2860 based hardware should work very well with new rt2800pci modules. Especially 2.6.39.

Please report the result of your test together with the corresponding output of:
uname -a
-k | grep Network --after-context 3
modinfo rt2800pci

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I don't actually have Ubuntu installed on my netbook at the moment. Is there anyone else who could test?

This bug is missing log files that will aid in diagnosing the problem. From a terminal window please run:

apport-collect 574307

and then change the status of the bug to 'Confirmed'.

If, due to the nature of the issue you have encountered, you are unable to run this command, please add a comment stating that fact and change the bug status to 'Confirmed'.

This change has been made by an automated script, maintained by the Ubuntu Kernel Team.

Due to my netbook (which has the problem) being currently out of action the status of the bug is being changed to 'Confirmed'.

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Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse: Error: command ['fuser', '-v', '/dev/dsp', '/dev/dsp1', '/dev/snd/controlC0', '/dev/snd/hwC0D0', '/dev/snd/pcmC0D0c', '/dev/snd/pcmC0D0p', '/dev/snd/pcmC0D1p', '/dev/snd/by-path', '/dev/snd/by-id', '/dev/snd/controlC1', '/dev/snd/pcmC1D0c', '/dev/snd/seq', '/dev/snd/timer', '/dev/sequencer2', '/dev/sequencer'] failed with exit code 1:
CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
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Regression: No
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Reproducible: Yes
RfKill:

Tags: lucid networking needs-upstream-testing
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Edward McKnight, thank you for reporting this and helping make Ubuntu better. This bug was reported a while ago and there hasn't been any activity in it recently. We were wondering if this is still an issue? Can you try with the latest development release of Ubuntu? ISO CD images are available from http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/ .

If it remains an issue, could you run the following command from a Terminal (Applications->Accessories->Terminal). It will automatically gather and attach updated debug information to this report.

apport-collect -p linux <replace-with-bug-number>

Also, if you could test the latest upstream kernel available that would be great. It will allow additional upstream developers to examine the issue. Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Once you've tested the upstream kernel, please remove the 'needs-upstream-testing' tag. This can be done by clicking on the yellow pencil icon next to the tag located at the bottom of the bug description and deleting the 'needs-upstream-testing' text. Please let us know your results.

Thanks in advance.

I am currently unable to test if the bug still exists on the latest Ubuntu release, however if no attempt was made to fix the bug I think it would be correct to assume that the bug is still present until it is tested.

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Missing all information requested in https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/574307/comments/61 .
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