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Re: RFT: The real fix for BCM4311 and BCM4312

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John W. Linville wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 10, 2007 at 05:41:06PM -0600, Larry Finger wrote:
>> Miles Lane wrote:
>>> I am testing this patch applied to the wireless-net git tree.
>>> The card is a Linksys WPC54G.  The card is still getting very
>>> weak signal strength and the connection seems unresponsive
>>> most of the time.
>> As the subject says, the patch was for 4311 and 4312 cards. The 4318's are not yet fixed.
>>
>> As measured by my RF receiver, the amplitude of the 4318 is about -70 dBm, the 4311 is about -60 dBm
>> and the 4306 is -50 dBm. All should have the -50 reading with my test setup.
>>
>> I'm working on the power routines and will let you know.
> 
> FWIW, this patch seems to have helped some BCM4311 and BCM4312 wielding
> Fedora users.

I think most, if not all, the 4311 and 4312's are helped. I will be submitting a set of patches this
afternoon that help most cards.

Larry
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