Hello all, It’s been a while since ive run any Linux OS, but after reading about Osuse, i decided to partition my drive and check it out. Just downloaded and installed OpenSUSE. I have access to internet via my hard wired lan port, but wireless has me confused. Any help on this will be greatly appreciated.
Dell D600.
I have allowed all updates to install, and added my wireless connection using KDE Control module. When i hit the scan button the scan box appears but nothing is picked up. My router is linksys, and its wide open (no encryption, nor hidden).
some other info that might help.
lspci
02:03.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4306 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Controller (rev 02)
On 03/16/2010 08:46 PM, apfing wrote:
>
> Hello all, It’s been a while since ive run any Linux OS, but after
> reading about Osuse, i decided to partition my drive and check it out.
> Just downloaded and installed OpenSUSE. I have access to internet via my
> hard wired lan port, but wireless has me confused. Any help on this will
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Dell D600.
>
> I have allowed all updates to install, and added my wireless connection
> using KDE Control module. When i hit the scan button the scan box
> appears but nothing is picked up. My router is linksys, and its wide
> open (no encryption, nor hidden).
>
> some other info that might help.
> lspci
> 02:03.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4306 802.11b/g
> Wireless LAN Controller (rev 02)
>
> iwlist
> Usage: iwlist [interface] scanning [essid NNN] [last]
> [interface] frequency
> [interface] channel
> [interface] bitrate
> [interface] rate
> [interface] encryption
> [interface] keys
> [interface] power
> [interface] txpower
> [interface] retry
> [interface] ap
> [interface] accesspoints
> [interface] peers
> [interface] event
> [interface] auth
> [interface] wpakeys
> [interface] genie
> [interface] modulation
>
> also, when i type
> sudo /sbin/ifconfig wlan0 up
> i get this msg:
> SIOCSIFFLAGS: Unknown error 132
>
> Thats about as far as i got with the diagnostics.
>
>
> I mainly only use wireless on my laptop, so any help would really be
> appreciated…
What does ‘dmesg | grep b43’ show? I expect that it will show that firmware
is not available. If that is the case, and you have an Internet connection,
issue the command:
sudo /usr/sbin/install_bcm43xx_firmware
If you do not have Internet access from openSUSE, then read the 3rd stickie in
this forum. It contains a prescription for downloading with some other system.
Almost certain to be as explained above. Forgive me if this is not applicable, (or is obvious to you already), but make sure that your wireless device is physically switched on first. That can also cause this type of error.
Almost certain to be as explained above. Forgive me if this is not applicable, (or is obvious to you already), but make sure that your wireless device is physically switched on first. That can also cause this type of error.
Thank you for your reply. I do have wireless enabled… I wish It was that easy
thanks
What does ‘dmesg | grep b43’ show? I expect that it will show that firmware
is not available. If that is the case, and you have an Internet connection,
issue the command:
sudo /usr/sbin/install_bcm43xx_firmware
If you do not have Internet access from openSUSE, then read the 3rd stickie in
this forum. It contains a prescription for downloading with some other system.
Thank you for your reply. I do have connection via eth0, but not wireless. I made a cable to reach into my living room so i do currently have wired access to the net. I ran the commands and posted results below.
command : ‘dmesg | grep b43’
I get
13.573361] b43-pci-bridge 0000:02:03.0: PCI INT A -> Link[LNKB] -> GSI 5 (level, low) -> IRQ 5
13.681132] b43legacy-phy0: Broadcom 4306 WLAN found
33.552064] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/ucode4.fw
33.567126] b43legacy-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43legacy/ucode4.fw" not found or load failed.
33.567161] b43legacy-phy0 ERROR: You must go to [b43 - Linux Wireless](http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/b43#devicefirmware) and download the correct firmware (version 3).
33.772061] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/ucode4.fw
33.786930] b43legacy-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43legacy/ucode4.fw" not found or load failed.
33.786966] b43legacy-phy0 ERROR: You must go to [b43 - Linux Wireless](http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/b43#devicefirmware) and download the correct firmware (version 3).
Ok, so i ran the command sudo /usr/sbin/install_bcm43xx_firmware
and i got
I removed the wireless connection and added a new one after this, and still nothing comes up on scan. I’m going to try a reboot and see if that makes any difference.
yea, still nothing. But now when i run the command
dmesg | grep b43
I get
9.634395] b43-pci-bridge 0000:02:03.0: PCI INT A -> Link[LNKB] -> GSI 5 (level, low) -> IRQ 5
9.790329] b43legacy-phy0: Broadcom 4306 WLAN found
30.552056] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/ucode4.fw
30.655534] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/pcm4.fw
30.855416] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/b0g0initvals2.fw
31.132065] b43legacy-phy0: Loading firmware version 0x127, patch level 14 (2005-04-18 02:36:27)
31.197410] Registered led device: b43legacy-phy0::tx
31.197491] Registered led device: b43legacy-phy0::rx
31.197561] Registered led device: b43legacy-phy0::radio
Which looks much better then the first time i ran it, but still nothing when i scan.
BAsed on what you see above, is there any other ideas or suggestions? Or did i miss something?
> I removed the wireless connection and added a new one after this, and
> still nothing comes up on scan. I’m going to try a reboot and see if
> that makes any difference.
It should. You could also have done the following:
On 03/17/2010 05:46 PM, apfing wrote:
>
> yea, still nothing. But now when i run the command
> dmesg | grep b43
>
> I get
>
> Code:
> --------------------
>
> 9.634395] b43-pci-bridge 0000:02:03.0: PCI INT A → Link[LNKB] → GSI 5 (level, low) → IRQ 5
> 9.790329] b43legacy-phy0: Broadcom 4306 WLAN found
> 30.552056] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/ucode4.fw
> 30.655534] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/pcm4.fw
> 30.855416] b43legacy ssb0:0: firmware: requesting b43legacy/b0g0initvals2.fw
> 31.132065] b43legacy-phy0: Loading firmware version 0x127, patch level 14 (2005-04-18 02:36:27)
> 31.197410] Registered led device: b43legacy-phy0::tx
> 31.197491] Registered led device: b43legacy-phy0::rx
> 31.197561] Registered led device: b43legacy-phy0::radio
>
> --------------------
>
>
> Which looks much better then the first time i ran it, but still nothing
> when i scan.
> BAsed on what you see above, is there any other ideas or suggestions?
> Or did i miss something?
No, that should do it as long as you scan as root.
sudo /usr/sbin/iwlist scan
The above scan should work even if your SSID is hidden. Note: That is not
recommended.
On 03/17/2010 06:16 PM, apfing wrote:
>
> yea, my ssid is broadcasted, network mode is mixed.
> It shows up with many others (neighbors) when i boot to windows just
> not here in Osuse.
>
> I ran the command ‘sudo /usr/sbin/iwlist scan’ under root, and got
>
> Code:
> --------------------
>
> lo Interface doesn’t support scanning.
>
> eth0 Interface doesn’t support scanning.
>
> wmaster0 Interface doesn’t support scanning.
>
> wlan0 No scan results
>
> --------------------
>
>
>
> anything else i should check?
Unless something else showed up in dmesg, I have no idea what is wrong. I have a
device just like yours - BCM4306/2 - that works. I have not tried it with the
standard kernel 2.6.31. I’m currently running 2.6.34-rc1 on all my machines.
From what I remember, there are no changes in b43legacy that should make a newer
kernel work and yours fail. The machine that uses the BCM4306/2 is running a
long-term test and is not available at the moment, but I did test b43legacy with
a BCM4303 that worked. You might try downloading
Thanks i’ll give that a try. Ive read a lot about it, and nothing really points to anything other then turning the wireless on (FN-F2). So i’m at a loss, and glad to try anything.
OSUSE has run with everything ive needed it to, from my phone, graphic apps, email, its almost perfect. I’m starting to wonder if im seeing the settings right, or maybe im completly missing something. Is there a difference between kde control module and yast? What is network services? So many questions lol.
Hate to bother folks, but i really want to get this wireless working. I’ll keep researching, if anyone thinks of anything else feel free.
On 03/17/2010 09:16 PM, apfing wrote:
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> yea, installed to 2.6.33, and still no worky .
>
> OSUSE has run with everything ive needed it to, from my phone, graphic
> apps, email, its almost perfect. I’m starting to wonder if im seeing the
> settings right, or maybe im completly missing something. Is there a
> difference between kde control module and yast? What is network
> services? So many questions lol.
>
> Hate to bother folks, but i really want to get this wireless working.
> I’ll keep researching, if anyone thinks of anything else feel free.
Please post everything from the dmesg output after the loading of the firmware.
Note: I do not want the beginning.
To answer some of your questions, the KDE control module is used to control the
desktop, while YaST is used to control the system.
You will likely be using NetworkManager to control the connection, but the
device has to be able to scan before NM can do anything.
On 03/17/2010 10:56 PM, apfing wrote:
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> lwfinger;2138508 Wrote:
>> On 03/17/2010 09:16 PM, apfing wrote:
>>>
>>> yea, installed to 2.6.33, and still no worky .
>>>
>>> OSUSE has run with everything ive needed it to, from my phone,
>> graphic
>>> apps, email, its almost perfect. I’m starting to wonder if im seeing
>> the
>>> settings right, or maybe im completly missing something. Is there a
>>> difference between kde control module and yast? What is network
>>> services? So many questions lol.
>>>
>>> Hate to bother folks, but i really want to get this wireless
>> working.
>>> I’ll keep researching, if anyone thinks of anything else feel free.
>>
>> Please post everything from the dmesg output after the loading of the
>> firmware.
>> Note: I do not want the beginning.
>>
>> To answer some of your questions, the KDE control module is used to
>> control the
>> desktop, while YaST is used to control the system.
>>
>> You will likely be using NetworkManager to control the connection, but
>> the
>> device has to be able to scan before NM can do anything.
>
>
> the only thing that refered to wlan0 in the output of dmesg, was
>
>
> Code:
> --------------------
> 33.860924] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
> --------------------
Are you controlling the network devices with ifup or NetworkManager? It looks as
if you are using ifup and have not configured the device, nor given the ifup
command. Incidentally, I suggest using NM.
Would ndiswrapper help? Ive been finding some hits on it and hearing that it might help me get this resolved. I’m reading good and bad things about it, not sure if i should try. From what im reading i would rather not go that route, but if it gets my wireless working and OS remains stable,. I wont have to use Windoz for wireless connections!
On 03/18/2010 06:56 PM, apfing wrote:
>
> Would ndiswrapper help? Ive been finding some hits on it and hearing
> that it might help me get this resolved. I’m reading good and bad things
> about it, not sure if i should try. From what im reading i would rather
> not go that route, but if it gets my wireless working and OS remains
> stable,. I wont have to use Windoz for wireless connections!
No, ndiswrapper will not help. From what I see in the dmesg output, you have the
Ethernet cable plugged in. NM is set to prefer wired to wireless, and will not
connect wireless whenever wired is connected.
Thx, but ive tried unplugging it and scanning countless times. Tried unplugging it and manually putting the ssid in and connecting.
The problem is, my scan turns up with nothing. I have a plethora of wireless routers in my neighborhood (including mine), and i pick them all up in windoz, yet logged into osuse i see nothing. Even tho everything appears to be installed and configured properly, I see nothing. Wireless is enabled, firmware installed.
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