[ath9k-devel] Trouble setting up 802.11n interface with ath9k

[Luis R. Rodriguez <lrodriguez@atheros.com>]

On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 11:21:32AM -0800, Shruti Sanadhya wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I am trying to setup an 802.11n interface card 
> (http://www.sparklan.com/product.php?func=view&prod_id=45 ) on my fedora
> core 10(kernel 2.6.27).

ath9k on 2.6.27 went in with only legacy support so if you have an 802.11n
AP you will not be able to use 802.11n with it. If you do not want to upgrade
to a newer Fedora or kernel yourself you can try compat-wireless stable
releases:

http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Download/stable

> I tried `lsmod | grep ath9k` and it shows that ath9k
> is working, but when I try 'ifconfig' it does not show any interface
> with the same MAC address as the 802.11n.

What is "the 802.11n" ? Do you mean your AP?

The next set of questions are -- what AP configuration are you using?
Are you using Network Manager? I could go on.

Please read:

http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Documentation

Specifically please read about 'iw', 

> The card shows up in 'lspci'.
> 
> Any advice?

Please read:

http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Support

Chances are you can get your issue resolved quickly through
support on the IRC channel.

 Luis