rello wrote: > Daniel Drake wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have some changes ready which enable hardware decryption for receiving >> encrypted frames in zd1211rw. Hardware encryption (for transmitting) >> will come after this tested and merged. >> >> It does need some extra testing though. Specifically: >> >> - Someone on PPC or another big-endian architecture, incase I screwed up >> the byte-swapping bit >> - Someone on a WPA TKIP network >> - Someone on a WPA CCMP network >> >> Any volunteers? >> >> You need to patch your 2.6.18 kernel with this: >> http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-netdev&m=115913791123037&w=2 >> >> And then compile this driver release: (don't use the in-kernel one) >> http://dsd.object4.net/zd1211rw-hwdec.tar.gz >> >> Alternatively just grab the hwdec branch from my git tree. >> >> Simply test that you don't notice any difference, i.e. you can still >> receive data from your secured network. It's working nicely for me, >> using it right now. >> >> Quick responses appreciated, as the 2.6.19 merge window is already upon >> us, if we aren't quick this will have to wait until 2.6.20. >> >> Thanks! >> Daniel >> >> >> > > Tested over Apple iBook PPC32 with a zd1211 based dongle on a fresh new > 2.6.18 mainline kernel. > Patch applies to kernel and compiles with no problems (without compiling > in-kernel zd1211 driver). > Modules then compiles and are loaded correctly. > The device associates to the AP over a 128bit wep protected network, but > seems unable to send data. > Trying to ping the AP or other clients returns "Destination Host > Unreachable". > Dhclient too fails. > > Ah I forgot to say that device works with open unsecured networks at 54M, but pinging hosts often results in double response (DUP!)
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