From: Jim Qode <jim-bug@symbolengine.com>
To: linux-wireless@vger.kernel.org
Subject: B43 driver - severely reduced range
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:07:36 +0200 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <47E77D68.5060904@symbolengine.com> (raw)
Hello,
I am moving this bug upstream from ubuntu launchpad:
Bug description
Binary package hint: b43-fwcutter
Kubuntu Hardy 8.04 Beta installed on Compaq V5204NR
Wifi chipset is Broadcom 4311. While the B43 driver works, the range
seems to be severely effected. On version 7.10 using ndiswrapper, I am
able to use my laptop throughout my entire house without problems. On
8.04 using B43, i am unable to use the laptop more than about 50 feet
from the router. I have two routers side by side, operating on different
channels broadcasting different SSID. One doesnt even show up in the
next room, the other shows but cant connect.
The problem seems to be isolated to the B43 driver, as it works
flawlessly with ndiswrapper.
One more thing, I cannot get ndiswrapper to work properly in 8.04, even
after blacklisting B43 and ssb.
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I am also experiencing the same problem with bcm4312 rev 1 card on Dell
xps m1330. Wifi-radar shows ap's constantly switching from 0/10 signal
to 10/10. iwlist scanning show a different set of ap's apparently
randomly each time. This does not seem to be a hardware issue as I can
capture beacon signals from very far away ap's using kismet.
I can connect to my home wireless network when I am really close (5-6m
at most).
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