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[Bug 1129661] Re: [8086:4238]: frequents drop outs and occasional disconnects on 5GHz wifi

 

Simon Déziel, could you please confirm this issue exists with the latest
development release of Ubuntu? ISO images are available from
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/daily-live/current/ . If the issue remains,
could you please run the following command in the development release
from a Terminal (Applications->Accessories->Terminal), as it will
automatically gather and attach updated debug information to this
report:

apport-collect -p linux <replace-with-bug-number>

** Tags removed: kernel-fixed-upstream
** Tags added: kernel-fixed-upstream-v3.8

** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
       Status: Confirmed => Incomplete

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Title:
  [8086:4238]: frequents drop outs and occasional disconnects on 5GHz
  wifi

Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  When I connect to my 5GHz wlan from a certain distance, I get
  frequents drop outs and occasional disconnects accompagnied with this:

  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.434858] ------------[ cut here ]------------
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.434886] WARNING: at /build/buildd/linux-lts-quantal-3.5.0/drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/iwl-trans.h:565 iwlagn_mac_flush+0x1a3/0x1b0 [iwlwifi]()
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.434891] Hardware name: 2516CTO
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.434895] iwl_trans_wait_tx_queue_empty bad state = 0
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.434898] Modules linked in: iwlwifi mac80211 cfg80211 ebtable_nat ebtables bridge stp llc snd_hda_codec_hdmi nf_conntrack_ipv6 nf_defrag_ipv6 coretemp snd_hda_codec_conexant ip6table_filter snd_hda_intel kvm_intel snd_hda_codec ip6_tables kvm xt_LOG xt_owner xt_conntrack joydev iptable_filter arc4 ipt_MASQUERADE snd_hwdep snd_pcm xt_tcpudp thinkpad_acpi snd_seq_midi snd_rawmidi snd_seq_midi_event snd_seq uvcvideo iptable_nat snd_timer nf_nat videobuf2_core videodev snd_seq_device firewire_ohci ghash_clmulni_intel nf_conntrack_ipv4 e1000e nf_conntrack psmouse dm_multipath firewire_core sdhci_pci nf_defrag_ipv4 intel_ips videobuf2_vmalloc crc_itu_t snd sdhci snd_page_alloc ip_tables scsi_dh videobuf2_memops soundcore lpc_ich nvram x_tables microcode serio_raw mac_hid dm_crypt mxm_wmi aesni_intel cryptd aes_x86_64 wmi i915 drm_kms_helper drm i2c_algo_bit video [last unloaded: cfg80211]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435029] Pid: 1981, comm: kworker/u:2 Not tainted 3.5.0-24-generic #37~precise1-Ubuntu
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435032] Call Trace:
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435046]  [<ffffffff81052c6f>] warn_slowpath_common+0x7f/0xc0
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435089]  [<ffffffffa059a420>] ? ieee80211_mgd_probe_ap.part.26+0x130/0x130 [mac80211]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435097]  [<ffffffff81052d66>] warn_slowpath_fmt+0x46/0x50
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435117]  [<ffffffffa039efe3>] iwlagn_mac_flush+0x1a3/0x1b0 [iwlwifi]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435150]  [<ffffffffa0599cf1>] ieee80211_mgd_probe_ap_send+0x131/0x210 [mac80211]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435160]  [<ffffffff810707d2>] ? cwq_activate_first_delayed+0x52/0x110
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435181]  [<ffffffffa0270264>] ? ___cfg80211_scan_done+0x84/0xe0 [cfg80211]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435215]  [<ffffffffa059a3ff>] ieee80211_mgd_probe_ap.part.26+0x10f/0x130 [mac80211]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435249]  [<ffffffffa059a44e>] ieee80211_sta_monitor_work+0x2e/0x30 [mac80211]
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435257]  [<ffffffff81071b5a>] process_one_work+0x11a/0x480
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435265]  [<ffffffff81072b75>] worker_thread+0x165/0x370
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435273]  [<ffffffff81072a10>] ? manage_workers.isra.29+0x130/0x130
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435280]  [<ffffffff81077b13>] kthread+0x93/0xa0
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435289]  [<ffffffff816a8d24>] kernel_thread_helper+0x4/0x10
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435297]  [<ffffffff81077a80>] ? flush_kthread_worker+0xb0/0xb0
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435304]  [<ffffffff816a8d20>] ? gs_change+0x13/0x13
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435308] ---[ end trace 292e790c334eb4d5 ]---
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435320] ieee80211 phy0: Hardware restart was requested
  Feb 18 01:02:19 simon-laptop kernel: [20827.435364] ------------[ cut here ]------------

  The same AP also has a 2.4GHz wlan and I don't have any problem with
  it.

  Various informations:

  $ lsb_release -rd
  Description:	Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS
  Release:	12.04

  $ cat /proc/version_signature
  Ubuntu 3.5.0-24.37~precise1-generic 3.5.7.4

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04
  Package: linux-image-3.5.0-24-generic 3.5.0-24.37~precise1
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.5.0-24.37~precise1-generic 3.5.7.4
  Uname: Linux 3.5.0-24-generic x86_64
  AlsaVersion: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture Driver Version 1.0.25.
  ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.1
  Architecture: amd64
  ArecordDevices:
   **** List of CAPTURE Hardware Devices ****
   card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: CONEXANT Analog [CONEXANT Analog]
     Subdevices: 1/1
     Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
  AudioDevicesInUse:
   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
   /dev/snd/controlC0:  simon      4210 F.... pulseaudio
   /dev/snd/pcmC0D0p:   simon      4210 F...m pulseaudio
  CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
  Card0.Amixer.info:
   Card hw:0 'Intel'/'HDA Intel at 0xf2620000 irq 44'
     Mixer name	: 'Intel IbexPeak HDMI'
     Components	: 'HDA:14f15069,17aa214c,00100302 HDA:80862804,17aa21b5,00100000'
     Controls      : 43
     Simple ctrls  : 15
  Card29.Amixer.info:
   Card hw:29 'ThinkPadEC'/'ThinkPad Console Audio Control at EC reg 0x30, fw 6IHT43WW-1.18'
     Mixer name	: 'ThinkPad EC 6IHT43WW-1.18'
     Components	: ''
     Controls      : 1
     Simple ctrls  : 1
  Card29.Amixer.values:
   Simple mixer control 'Console',0
     Capabilities: pswitch pswitch-joined penum
     Playback channels: Mono
     Mono: Playback [on]
  Date: Mon Feb 18 20:09:13 2013
  HibernationDevice: RESUME=/dev/dm-8
  Lsusb:
   Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0020 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
   Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0020 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
   Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
   Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
   Bus 001 Device 003: ID 17ef:480f Lenovo Integrated Webcam [R5U877]
  MachineType: LENOVO 2516CTO
  MarkForUpload: True
  ProcEnviron:
   LANGUAGE=en_CA:en
   TERM=xterm
   PATH=(custom, no user)
   LANG=en_CA.UTF-8
   SHELL=/bin/bash
  ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
  ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/vmlinuz-3.5.0-24-generic root=/dev/mapper/crypt-root ro quiet splash i915.i915_enable_fbc=1 i915.lvds_downclock=1 drm.vblankoffdelay=1 possible_cpus=4 vt.handoff=7
  RelatedPackageVersions:
   linux-restricted-modules-3.5.0-24-generic N/A
   linux-backports-modules-3.5.0-24-generic  N/A
   linux-firmware                            1.79.2
  RfKill:
   1: phy0: Wireless LAN
   	Soft blocked: no
   	Hard blocked: no
  SourcePackage: linux
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
  dmi.bios.date: 09/26/2012
  dmi.bios.vendor: LENOVO
  dmi.bios.version: 6IET84WW (1.44 )
  dmi.board.name: 2516CTO
  dmi.board.vendor: LENOVO
  dmi.board.version: Not Available
  dmi.chassis.asset.tag: No Asset Information
  dmi.chassis.type: 10
  dmi.chassis.vendor: LENOVO
  dmi.chassis.version: Not Available
  dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnLENOVO:bvr6IET84WW(1.44):bd09/26/2012:svnLENOVO:pn2516CTO:pvrThinkPadT410:rvnLENOVO:rn2516CTO:rvrNotAvailable:cvnLENOVO:ct10:cvrNotAvailable:
  dmi.product.name: 2516CTO
  dmi.product.version: ThinkPad T410
  dmi.sys.vendor: LENOVO

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