On Wed, 22 May 2013 23:54:04 +0530, Mohit wrote: > Hello, > > I am on openSUSE 12.3 with kernel 3.7.10-1.4-desktop, i > wanted to try out the proprietary drivers for Ralink RT3290 so i > downloaded the drivers from > http://www.mediatek.com/_en/07_downloads/01_windows.php?sn=501 and > compiled the drivers as mentioned on my thread here : > https://forums.opensuse.org/english/get-technical-help-here/wireless/486975-rt3290-wireless-proprietary-drivers-not-working.html#post2557514. > Everything compiled fine, openSUSE was able to scan and connect to > access points after installation, but when i access the internet a > kernel panic occurs after ~5sec (time varies based on the data usage). > So i humbly request you to please provide the solution for the same, you > can reach me through email or reply to my thread (probably faster as i > don't check my email everyday). I think vendor drivers crash on 64bit kernel because they have faulty skb offsets handling. It's usually enough to fix GCC warnings to make them work. Having said that - I agree with Gertjan, you should really try rt2800 from your kernel (or preferably from compat-wireless) and if that doesn't work ask the vendor for help. -- Kuba -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-wireless" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
