[SOLVED] Network scan error with AR9285

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olaf
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[SOLVED] Network scan error with AR9285

#1 Post by olaf »

Hi!

Precise 5.4.3 network scan with AR9285 gives me an error:

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Error!
Failed to raise interface Wlan0.
Failed command was: ifconfig wlan0 up
Error returned was:
ifconfig: SIOCSIFFLAGS: Operation not possible due to RF-kill
Puppy network wizard detects the AR9285 as wlan0 with ath9k.

"rfkill list" gives:

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0:  hp-wifi: wlan
                  Soft blockes: yes
                  Hard blocked: no
1:  hp-bluetooth: bluetooth
                  Soft blockes: yes
                  Hard blocked: no
2:  phy0: wlan
                  Soft blockes: no
                  Hard blocked: yes
The Notebook from HP has a f12/wifi button. It has effect on the "hard blocked" entries of points 0 and 1, but not 2.

Is there any solution?

Bye
Olaf
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pemasu
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#2 Post by pemasu »

rfkill unblock all
or
rfkill unblock wlan

commands given in console.

olaf
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#3 Post by olaf »

I have tried both a few hours before; have found that in an other forum-topic. Nothing changed.

I have boot Suse SLED, WLAN works: the f12 key has the correct function (wireless on/off), the Light/LED on the f12-button changed from red to blue, then it works.
But when I boot the Notebook (HP 635), the LED is always red, and change to blue when Suse is bootet.

I think puppy does not work correct with the f12-key.

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#4 Post by olaf »

Found the solution (hope so...):

Bios -> System Configuration -> Action Keys Mode -> change from "Enabled" to "Disabled" -> save -> boot puppy -> press fn+F12 -> Wireless Wizard -> scan -> .... it works!

This changed the way of using the F-keys from directly press F1/F12 to "fn + F1/F12".
I do not know why. Perhaps someone has the same problem and found this topic.

Bye
Olaf

audith
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same probel

#5 Post by audith »

:(
it not work with hp pavilion g6 2301AX

even change the bios settings

the fn+f12 not work

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Re: same probel

#6 Post by darkcity »

audith wrote::(
it not work with hp pavilion g6 2301AX

even change the bios settings

the fn+f12 not work
Hi audith

Welcome to the forum. Now this thread has been marked solved by the OP I recommend you start a new thread. Try to include as much information as possible, for example-

* which puppy version you are using
* what hardware you have - especially wifi chipset
* what procedures you have carried out already to attempt connection

you can get detail hardware info by going to
PuppyMenu > System > HardInfo

Network device will probably be under Devices > PCI Devices
:twisted:

audith
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#7 Post by audith »

puppy version
Slacko Puppy, version 5.5

i have tried bios change, while going boot through use rfkill command it shows

0: hp-wifi: wlan
Soft blockes: no
Hard blocked: no
1: hp-bluetooth: bluetooth
Soft blockes: no
Hard blocked: no


still i am unable to activate the wifi interface



WIFI ADAPTER
Ralink RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter


using network connection wizard

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