ath10k usb support status

ath10k usb support status

[Riku Voipio]

Hi all,

I note drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath10k/usb.c comes with the warning:

    /* TODO: remove this once USB support is fully implemented */
    ath10k_warn(ar, "Warning: ath10k USB support is incomplete, don't expect anything to work!\n");

Is this still the state? If so, Is there alternative USB-connected chipset with good mainline support?

Regards,
Riku

Re: ath10k usb support status

[Kalle Valo]

Moro,

Riku Voipio <riku.voipio@iki.fi> writes:

> I note drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath10k/usb.c comes with the warning:
>
>     /* TODO: remove this once USB support is fully implemented */
>     ath10k_warn(ar, "Warning: ath10k USB support is incomplete, don't expect anything to work!\n");
>
> Is this still the state?

The state USB support in ath10k is unclear for me and I have not
personally tested it for years, I would recommend not to use it for
anything serious.

> If so, Is there alternative USB-connected chipset with good mainline support?

It's best to ask this in linux-wireless list. But Realtek drivers have
seen a lot of development recently and they do have USB devices so that
is something to look at.

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Re: ath10k usb support status

[Riku Voipio]

Hei,

On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 12:16:00PM +0300, Kalle Valo wrote:
> Moro,
> Riku Voipio <riku.voipio@iki.fi> writes:
> > I note drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath10k/usb.c comes with the warning:
> >
> >     /* TODO: remove this once USB support is fully implemented */
> >     ath10k_warn(ar, "Warning: ath10k USB support is incomplete, don't expect anything to work!\n");
> >
> > Is this still the state?

> The state USB support in ath10k is unclear for me and I have not
> personally tested it for years, I would recommend not to use it for
> anything serious.

Thanks for the quick response.

> > If so, Is there alternative USB-connected chipset with good mainline support?

> It's best to ask this in linux-wireless list. But Realtek drivers have
> seen a lot of development recently and they do have USB devices so that
> is something to look at.

Right, I'll check the options in that front, and ask on the correct
mailing list if needed.


Best regards,
Riku