On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 7:47 AM, Bob Copeland <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Vadim <Vadims.Kurmis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> I need to enable 802.11p standard frequencies. How can I accomplish this? I >> found that CRDA is responsible for allowed channels. > > Partially -- the channel list is exported by the driver but CRDA > adds additional regulatory restrictions. The driver also imposes > certain regulatory restrictions based on the EEPROM data. > >> So, where can I get binary >> frequency/channel database to use my hardware for researching purposes ? > > You can create your own database, but you may need to modify the driver to > disregard the EEPROM settings, with the usual disclaimers: we won't support > it and if it breaks you get to keep both pieces. > > Also note that ath5k only advertises a partial channel list; you can > get more via all_channels=1 modparam. We don't do this by default > because they make scanning take forever and exceed channel list limits > in netlink. I'm thinking it may make sense to add CONFIG_WIRELESS_EXPERT where we can stuff some of this stuff under. It may be useful for other regulatory testing / certification stuff. Luis -- 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
