[ath9k-devel] help

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

On Fri, May 07, 2010 at 12:58:12PM -0700, Devan Rehunathan wrote:
> Hello Luis,
> 
> first of all thank you for the swift reply and taking the time to
> explain to me the
> details regarding the regulatory regulations. I admit it was not the
> first thing on
> my mind.

No problem.

> On 7 May 2010 19:21, Luis R. Rodriguez <lrodriguez@atheros.com> wrote:
> > On Thu, May 06, 2010 at 05:51:52AM -0700, Devan Rehunathan wrote:
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> I am trying to setup a linux wireless access point using the 5GHz spectrum.
> >>
> >> I have the following card:
> >>
> >> http://www.compexshop.com/product_info.php/cPath/57/products_id/290
> >>
> >> installed on a debian machine running 2.6.32.8. I have installed the latest
> >> versions of the ath9k driver as well as the latest developmental release of
> >> hostapd (0.7.2). When I run "iw list", I see that all the 5GHz channels are
> >> either already in use
> >
> > What do you mean by already in use?
> >
> >> or disabled.
> >
> > If it is disabled then you cannot use them.
> >
> 
> When I run "iw list". The 5GHz channels are either disabled or already in use
> for passive scanning. I've tried setting it to the correct country code (GB).
> 
> I have since managed to find a patch for the ath driver that allows
> all channels.
> While I suppose I could always regulate myself and use the correct channels,
> I'd rather not have to modify driver code.

I have outlined why this is not supported, good luck.

> Do you have any suggestions on what I'm possibly doing wrong?

I choose to not support you for the reasons already outlined.

  Luis