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Re: RFKILL switch operations with b43

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On Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:27:33 -0600
Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Does anyone have a laptop with a slide switch (definite on/off positions) and is 
> using b43? If so, are the "ENABLED" and "DISABLED" messages logged when you move 
> the switches? What kernel are you using?
> 
> The mini-PCIe slot in my laptop is broken, and I need to use an extender, thus I 
> cannot do the test myself.

If you're not too fat fingered, you can probably modify your extender to add a switch
or jumper (or loose wire ;) that pulls pin20 to GND with a resistor or floats it.
That should emulate the rfkill input signal to the wireless device.

http://pinoutsguide.com/Slots/mini_pcie_pinout.shtml

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