it really works man. thanks On Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:26:58 PM UTC-4, William C Bonner wrote: > > Wow. I finally tried somethign that works. > > git clone git:// > git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/firmware/linux-firmware.git > cd linux-firmware/ > cp rt*.bin /lib/firmware > > I unplugged and plug in my network adapter is now both recognized and UP! > dmesg produces: > [12264.241788] usb 1-1.4: new high-speed USB device number 5 using > musb-hdrc > [12264.334896] usb 1-1.4: default language 0x0409 > [12264.341750] usb 1-1.4: udev 5, busnum 1, minor = 4 > [12264.341804] usb 1-1.4: New USB device found, idVendor=13b1, > idProduct=002f > [12264.341847] usb 1-1.4: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, > SerialNumber=3 > [12264.341885] usb 1-1.4: Product: Linksys AE1000 > [12264.341920] usb 1-1.4: Manufacturer: Linksys > [12264.343269] usb 1-1.4: usb_probe_device > [12264.343321] usb 1-1.4: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice > [12264.343523] usb 1-1.4: adding 1-1.4:1.0 (config #1, interface 0) > [12264.348233] rt2800usb 1-1.4:1.0: usb_probe_interface > [12264.348309] rt2800usb 1-1.4:1.0: usb_probe_interface - got id > [12264.413529] usb 1-1.4: reset high-speed USB device number 5 using > musb-hdrc > [12264.526461] ieee80211 phy1: Selected rate control algorithm 'pid' > [12264.921687] IPv6: ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready > > and while I am not connected to my wifi network, the command "iw wlan0 > scan" shows a portion of the networks near me, including both my 2.4GHz and > 5.8GHz networks. > > > On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 7:43 PM, Dale Schaafsma > <dalesc...@gmail.com<javascript:> > > wrote: > >> Hi William, >> That looks like the driverinstalled correctly...I had to do something >> similar and install the firmware package. >> Maybe try this (I got info from http://wiki.debian.org/rt2800usb) >> opkg install firmware-ralink >> >> FYI the rtl8188cus firmware was installed in /lib/firmware/rtlwifi...I'd >> guess that the rt2800 firmware should be somewhere in /lib also >> -Dale >> >> >> On Wednesday, June 26, 2013 8:19:26 PM UTC-5, William C Bonner wrote: >> >>> My understanding was that the firmware would be in this location. and it >>> seems that it's already installed. >>> >>> root@beaglebone:~# opkg install kernel-module-rt2800usb >>> Package kernel-module-rt2800usb (3.8.13-r23a.22) installed in root is up >>> to date. >>> root@beaglebone:~# opkg files kernel-module-rt2800usb >>> Package kernel-module-rt2800usb (3.8.13-r23a.22) is installed on root >>> and has the following files: >>> /lib/modules/3.8.13/kernel/**drivers/net/wireless/rt2x00/**rt2800usb.ko >>> root@beaglebone:~# opkg info kernel-module-rt2800usb >>> Package: kernel-module-rt2800usb >>> Version: 3.8.13-r23a.22 >>> Depends: update-modules, kernel-module-rt2800lib, >>> kernel-module-rt2x00lib, kernel-3.8.13, kernel-module-cfg80211, >>> kernel-module-rfkill, kernel-module-rt2x00usb, kernel-module-mac80211 >>> Provides: >>> Status: install ok installed >>> Section: kernel >>> Architecture: beaglebone >>> Maintainer: Angstrom Developers <angstrom-d...@**linuxtogo.org> >>> MD5Sum: 27f98f130301ae65bb0441f2d4d189**58 >>> Size: 23738 >>> Filename: kernel-module-rt2800usb_3.8.**13-r23a.22_beaglebone.ipk >>> Description: linux-mainline version 3.8.13-r23a >>> rt2800usb kernel module; Ralink RT2800 USB Wireless LAN driver. >>> Installed-Time: 1371655385 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 8:49 AM, Dale Schaafsma <dalesc...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Hi William, >>>> My experience is only with the Realtek rtl8188cus...which has been >>>> generally unreliable with the built-in drivers. >>>> That said, I suspect that your dmesg output there is due to missing >>>> firmware, I had the same problem before installing the appropriate >>>> package. >>>> Since you're using a different device, I'm not sure what package (if any) >>>> will put firmware in the correct spot. It does seem like most packages are >>>> named something like: linux-firmware* >>>> Maybe try googling the chipset shown by lsusb and/or the >>>> vendor/product combo (13b1:002f in your case)? >>>> >>>> As for the connman list..can't remember if it shows wifi when ethernet >>>> is connected, but it certainly won't connect wifi with the wired >>>> connection. >>>> >>>> Good luck, and sorry can't be more help, >>>> Dale >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:35:37 AM UTC-5, William C Bonner wrote: >>>> >>>>> I was just going through the results of "dmesg" and saw the following >>>>> lines.. Are they likely related to my problem? >>>>> >>>>> [ 13.496406] rt2800usb 1-1.1:1.0: usb_probe_interface >>>>> [ 13.496441] rt2800usb 1-1.1:1.0: usb_probe_interface - got id >>>>> [ 13.578417] usb 1-1.1: reset high-speed USB device number 3 using >>>>> musb-hdrc >>>>> [ 14.160555] ieee80211 phy0: Selected rate control algorithm 'pid' >>>>> [ 14.186565] usbcore: registered new interface driver rt2800usb >>>>> [ 14.218327] phy0 -> rt2x00lib_request_firmware: Error - Failed to >>>>> request Firmware. >>>>> [ 14.282819] phy0 -> rt2x00lib_request_firmware: Error - Failed to >>>>> request Firmware. >>>>> >>>>> Much earlier in the listing, I'd come across this, which I assumed was >>>>> the initialization of the wlan0 card. >>>>> >>>>> [ 1.220858] usb 1-1.1: new high-speed USB device number 3 using >>>>> musb-hdrc >>>>> [ 1.283472] systemd[1]: systemd 196 running in system mode. (+PAM >>>>> -LIBWRAP -AUDIT -SELINUX +IMA +SYSVINIT -LIBCRYPTSETUP +GCRYPT +ACL +XZ; >>>>> angstrom) >>>>> [ 1.313930] usb 1-1.1: default language 0x0409 >>>>> [ 1.320244] usb 1-1.1: udev 3, busnum 1, minor = 2 >>>>> [ 1.320265] usb 1-1.1: New USB device found, idVendor=13b1, >>>>> idProduct=002f >>>>> [ 1.320279] usb 1-1.1: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, >>>>> SerialNumber=3 >>>>> [ 1.320291] usb 1-1.1: Product: Linksys AE1000 >>>>> [ 1.320302] usb 1-1.1: Manufacturer: Linksys >>>>> [ 1.320757] usb 1-1.1: usb_probe_device >>>>> [ 1.320776] usb 1-1.1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice >>>>> [ 1.320875] usb 1-1.1: adding 1-1.1:1.0 (config #1, interface 0) >>>>> >>>>> ifconfig -a shows me what I'd normally see from a downed interface. >>>>> >>>>> wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 98:FC:11:CC:EE:A1 >>>>> BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1 >>>>> RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 >>>>> TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 >>>>> collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000 >>>>> RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 8:22 PM, William C Bonner >>>>> <wimb...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for the feedback. I've documented the current state a little >>>>>> at http://wimsworld.wordpress.****com/2013/06/25/**beagleboneblack** >>>>>> -wifi-**configuration-problems/<http://wimsworld.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/beagleboneblack-wifi-configuration-problems/> >>>>>> **where I'd gone so far as directly connecting my BBB to my >>>>>> monitor/keyboard/mouse and trying to enable wireless. (I tried both with >>>>>> and without wired ethernet connected) The "enable" button never caused >>>>>> any >>>>>> change. >>>>>> >>>>>> root@beaglebone:~# /usr/lib/connman/test/test-**con**nman services >>>>>> * AO Wired { ethernet_c8a030a62b80_cable } >>>>>> >>>>>> no wifi was listed by that command. Would I have to disconnect the >>>>>> ethernet to even get it to show up? >>>>>> >>>>>> the command "iw list" listed the capabilities of the device, and "iw >>>>>> dev" produces a simple bit of information. >>>>>> root@beaglebone:~# iw dev >>>>>> phy#0 >>>>>> Interface wlan0 >>>>>> ifindex 4 >>>>>> wdev 0x1 >>>>>> addr 98:fc:11:cc:ee:a1 >>>>>> type managed >>>>>> >>>>>> I've been searching for wifi references in the group, but not come up >>>>>> with a complete solution yet, though it seems that switching to ubuntu >>>>>> might make this process simpler. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 3:47 PM, Dale Schaafsma >>>>>> <dalesc...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi William, >>>>>>> Not sure, but I think you asked how to configure WiFi settings in >>>>>>> Angstrom...connman (www.connman.net) is used for config. >>>>>>> You need to add a new file called /var/lib/connman/wifi.config with >>>>>>> the following (modify with your network info) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [service_home] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Type = wifi >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Name = yourSSID >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Security = wpa2-psk >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Passphrase = yourPassPhrase >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Note that there have been a number of issues with various WiFi >>>>>>> dongles..search the group for details. >>>>>>> Also connman will prioritize the wired connection over WiFi. So a >>>>>>> BBB with the cable is connected won't connect wirelessly. >>>>>>> You can also use the following to scan all available access points: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> /usr/lib/connman/test/test-**con**nman services >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Dale >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:22:12 AM UTC-5, Wilfredo Nieves wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi William, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Since you don't plan on using a display you can ssh into the black >>>>>>>> and run: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> opkg update >>>>>>>> opkg install x11vnc >>>>>>>> opkg install angstrom-x11vnc-xinit >>>>>>>> reboot >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> And the vnc in with your vnc client of choice. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -Wil >>>>>>>> On Jun 23, 2013 7:49 AM, <tee....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> You could use VNC to view the BBB remote desktop: >>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/**foru****m/?fromgroups=#!category-** >>>>>>>>> topic****/beagleboard/beaglebone-**black/****23jgTUdDyw4<https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!category-topic/beagleboard/beaglebone-black/23jgTUdDyw4> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Le dimanche 23 juin 2013 01:13:29 UTC+2, William C Bonner a écrit : >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I've got a WiFi adapter that the most recent Angstrom >>>>>>>>>> distrivution recognizes. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'm just using the device via SSH, and don't plan on connecting a >>>>>>>>>> monitor/keyboard/mouse to it. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> There's no "interfaces" directory or file under /etc/network/ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Can someone please point me to a tutorial on how I configure WiFi >>>>>>>>>> in this situation? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>>>>>>> --- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>>> send an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.**co**m. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**grou**** >>>>>>>>> ps/opt_out <https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out>. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.**com. >>>>>>> For more options, visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/**grou**ps/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>>> . >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "BeagleBoard" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to beagleboard...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> > >
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