kernel-packages team mailing list archive

Thread
Date
Re: [Bug 1437988] Re: 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues

To: kernel-packages@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Karl <kkrauss1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:03:40 -0000
Reply-to: Bug 1437988 <1437988@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sender: bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have not attempted anything after our discussion on IRC but I did get a
disconnect and thought Is hould send it.

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 3:54 PM, TJ <ubuntu@xxxxxx> wrote:

> Your IRC conversation indicates the PC also experiences intermittent
> issues with the Ps/2 connected Synaptic Touchpad. Hopefully that issue
> can be solved with some i8042.XXX kernel parameter.
>
> If not, and combined with this issue, I would suggest a boot-time RAM
> test using memtest86+ (available from the GRUB boot manager menu). It is
> just possible that memory corruption is the root cause of both issues.
>
> However, when the signal is lost capturing recent entries in the syslog
> and kern.log might be helpful here:
>
> sudo tail -n 300 /var/log/syslog /var/log/kern.log | tee /tmp/rtl8188ee-
> lost-signal.log
>
> And then attach "/tmp/rtl8188ee-lost-signal.log" to this bug report.
>
> The issue could well be caused by some power-saving feature. The
> rtl8188ee kernel module has several PARaMeters that can affect power
> state so it might be worth doing some tests with different values. To
> see the parameters the module supports use the "modinfo <module-name>"
> command. The range of supported PARMs may differ for different versions
> of the Linux kernel.
>
> For v4.1.6 I see:
>
> $ modinfo rtl8188ee
> filename:
>  /lib/modules/4.1.0-3-lowlatency/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/rtlwifi/rtl8188ee/rtl8188ee.ko
> firmware:       rtlwifi/rtl8188efw.bin
> description:    Realtek 8188E 802.11n PCI wireless
> license:        GPL
> author:         Larry Finger    <Larry.Finger@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> author:         Realtek WlanFAE <wlanfae@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> author:         zhiyuan_yang    <zhiyuan_yang@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> srcversion:     14A7C9ABC9B1C044E6EBB43
> alias:          pci:v000010ECd00008179sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
> depends:        rtlwifi,rtl_pci,mac80211
> intree:         Y
> vermagic:       4.1.0-3-lowlatency SMP preempt mod_unload modversions
> signer:         Build time autogenerated kernel key
> sig_key:        B5:F9:90:FB:D3:8C:30:BA:EA:DB:EF:46:F8:6E:90:E1:9C:A7:5B:14
> sig_hashalgo:   sha512
> parm:           swenc:Set to 1 for software crypto (default 0)
>  (bool)
> parm:           ips:Set to 0 to not use link power save (default 1)
>  (bool)
> parm:           swlps:Set to 1 to use SW control power save (default 0)
>  (bool)
> parm:           fwlps:Set to 1 to use FW control power save (default 1)
>  (bool)
> parm:           msi:Set to 1 to use MSI interrupts mode (default 1)
>  (bool)
> parm:           debug:Set debug level (0-5) (default 0) (int)
> parm:           disable_watchdog:Set to 1 to disable the watchdog (default
> 0)
>  (bool)
>
> In order of preference I'd try "ips=0" then "fwlps=0" since both default
> to enabling power-save features.
>
> It is best to test these options manually before adding them to the
> system configuration. This can be done by disabling the Wireless
> Networking then in a terminal unloading the module and re-loading it
> with the parameter, e.g:
>
> sudo modprobe --remove rtl8188ee
>
> sudo modprobe rtl8188ee ips=0
>
> Re-enable Wireless Networking and test. If the failure still occurs
> repeat the process with another param. Multiple params can be added to
> the modprobe options separated by spaces, e.g.
>
> sudo modprobe rtl8188ee ips=0 fwlps=0
>
>
> You can check the module has loaded correctly with:
>
> sudo tail  /var/log/kern.log
>
>
> If none of these tests offer improvements with the Ubuntu kernel versions
> then testing with the latest v4.2 mainline kernel from the Kernel Team's
> PPA would be the next step.
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988
>
> Title:
>   10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
>
> Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
>   In Progress
>
> Bug description:
>   My wireless adapter connecting to my Linsksys wrt120N (firmware
>   version 1.0.07) that constantly drops, only when running Ubuntu. Also
>   no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max out the CPU
>   usage and lock me up at times.
>
>   ProblemType: Bug
>   DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
>   Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
>   ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
>   Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
>   ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
>   Architecture: amd64
>   AudioDevicesInUse:
>    USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
>    /dev/snd/controlC0:  karl       2708 F.... pulseaudio
>    /dev/snd/controlC1:  karl       2708 F.... pulseaudio
>   CurrentDesktop: Unity
>   Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
>   HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
>   InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
>   InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64
> (20140722.2)
>   Lsusb:
>    Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
>    Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
>    Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
>    Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
>    Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
>   MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
>   ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
>   ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed
> root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
>   RelatedPackageVersions:
>    linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
>    linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic  N/A
>    linux-firmware                             1.127.11
>   RfKill:
>    0: phy0: Wireless LAN
>     Soft blocked: no
>     Hard blocked: no
>   SourcePackage: linux
>   UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
>   dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
>   dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
>   dmi.bios.version: F.04
>   dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
>   dmi.board.name: 8014
>   dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
>   dmi.board.version: 10.02
>   dmi.chassis.type: 10
>   dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
>   dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
>   dmi.modalias:
> dmi:bvnInsyde:bvrF.04:bd08/25/2014:svnHewlett-Packard:pnHP15NotebookPC:pvr0974100002405F00000620180:rvnHewlett-Packard:rn8014:rvr10.02:cvnHewlett-Packard:ct10:cvrChassisVersion:
>   dmi.product.name: HP 15 Notebook PC
>   dmi.product.version: 0974100002405F00000620180
>   dmi.sys.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
>
> To manage notifications about this bug go to:
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1437988/+subscriptions
>


** Attachment added: "rtl8188ee-lost-signal.log"
   https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988/+attachment/4455399/+files/rtl8188ee-lost-signal.log

-- 
You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel
Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1437988

Title:
  10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues

Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
  In Progress

Bug description:
  My wireless adapter connecting to my Linsksys wrt120N (firmware
  version 1.0.07) that constantly drops, only when running Ubuntu. Also
  no matter which browser I use it will arbitrarily max out the CPU
  usage and lock me up at times.

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04
  Package: linux-image-3.13.0-48-generic 3.13.0-48.80
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-48.80-generic 3.13.11-ckt16
  Uname: Linux 3.13.0-48-generic x86_64
  ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.7
  Architecture: amd64
  AudioDevicesInUse:
   USER        PID ACCESS COMMAND
   /dev/snd/controlC0:  karl       2708 F.... pulseaudio
   /dev/snd/controlC1:  karl       2708 F.... pulseaudio
  CurrentDesktop: Unity
  Date: Sun Mar 29 22:45:34 2015
  HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=e720cd76-77cb-4087-bfcc-876f10ecb858
  InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-02-13 (44 days ago)
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140722.2)
  Lsusb:
   Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:8000 Intel Corp.
   Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
   Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
   Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6516 Microdia
   Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
  MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP 15 Notebook PC
  ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
  ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.13.0-48-generic.efi.signed root=UUID=fd43416e-9f3d-47f8-826d-37ffc7fdf565 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
  RelatedPackageVersions:
   linux-restricted-modules-3.13.0-48-generic N/A
   linux-backports-modules-3.13.0-48-generic  N/A
   linux-firmware                             1.127.11
  RfKill:
   0: phy0: Wireless LAN
    Soft blocked: no
    Hard blocked: no
  SourcePackage: linux
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
  dmi.bios.date: 08/25/2014
  dmi.bios.vendor: Insyde
  dmi.bios.version: F.04
  dmi.board.asset.tag: Type2 - Board Asset Tag
  dmi.board.name: 8014
  dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
  dmi.board.version: 10.02
  dmi.chassis.type: 10
  dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
  dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
  dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnInsyde:bvrF.04:bd08/25/2014:svnHewlett-Packard:pnHP15NotebookPC:pvr0974100002405F00000620180:rvnHewlett-Packard:rn8014:rvr10.02:cvnHewlett-Packard:ct10:cvrChassisVersion:
  dmi.product.name: HP 15 Notebook PC
  dmi.product.version: 0974100002405F00000620180
  dmi.sys.vendor: Hewlett-Packard

To manage notifications about this bug go to:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1437988/+subscriptions
References

[Bug 1437988] [NEW] wireless network and browser issues
From: Karl, 2015-03-30
[Bug 1437988] Re: 10ec:8179 wireless network and browser issues
From: TJ, 2015-08-31