>
>I used a similar but different strategy in an earlier version of my own
>driver.  I used channel 0 as cmd data and rx data, but channel 1 as tx
>data.  But it still led to occasional hangs.  Usually you need to drive
>the interface pretty hard to hit it.  Run two ttcp streams and you might
>see it.
>
>I highly recommend you consider either adding a delay (forgot how long
>it needs to be -- I should probably check the errata), or just switching
>to a single BAP path.   The problem isn't just one of if you use one
>path or the other simultaneously -- its if you use one path or the other
>within a certain small window of time.  Its an ugly ugly errata.
>  
>
Ok, I will test and try.

>>>      
>>>
>>I develop&debug realtek wifi driver recently and encounter such a
>>deadlock.
>>since 'scan' is not invoked frequently, I use a spin
>>wait--drv_usecwait().
>>    
>>
>
>That's a really, really bad idea.  You're talking about spinning for a
>whole second.  _Everything_ on the machine stops while this is
>happening.  Even interrupts will be blocked.  I strongly urge against
>this approach.
>  
>
I know it is a low-efficiency solution.
I will try to find an alternative later.

Thanks,
Brian

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