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linux-kernel:drivers:wifi_over_usb [2010/11/22 02:32]
lliubbo [Wifi over USB] added link to linuxwireless.org		 linux-kernel:drivers:wifi_over_usb [2012/07/13 04:53] (current)
rob firmware loading hits
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 $ **cp ~/ar7010_1_1.fw romfs/lib/firmware** $ **cp ~/ar7010_1_1.fw romfs/lib/firmware**
 </xterm> </xterm>
 +It is essential to know that firmware is not loaded by the kernel, but instead in userspace. The kernel merely makes appropriate preparations in /sys/class/firmware/... and an appropriate hotplug script must start then. Refer to linux-2.6.x/Documentation/firmware_class.
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 +The firmware loading is triggered when modprobe is issued.
    - Connect to AP: <xterm>    - Connect to AP: <xterm>
 root:/> **modprobe ath9k_htc** root:/> **modprobe ath9k_htc**