How to get Atheros AR9287 Chipset Working

[mixit]

Not sure if this deserves to be in the "How To" section, but I figured it might save someone a few headaches and a lot of googling.



Download:

http://www.orbit-lab.org/kernel/comp...2.6.33.tar.bz2

tar -xf /root/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2
cd compat-wireless-2.6.33
make
make install
shutdown now -r

Once rebooted:

start-network

Then, Wicd Manager=>Preferences=>Wireless Interface: wlan0

Refresh and you should see some wireless networks.



Thanks to dustyboner for directing me to the compat drivers.



****kukubau was able to get it working using these commands. Anyone that tries either of these, please let me know if they work.

tar -xf /path/to/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2  -  latest stable compat-wireless drivers

cd /path/to/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2

./scripts/driver-select - it will show you a list of supported hardware

./scripts/driver-select <driver-name>  -  VERY IMPORTANT  -  WRITE THE DRIVER FOR YOUR CARD. FOR ATHEROS - ath9k

so

./scripts/driver-select ath9k

make

sudo make install

[dark.l0rd]

the above link isn't working. Could you suggest another link please to get the driver for the chipset ?

[dustyboner]

compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2

[kukubau]

Always get the drivers from the developer's page.

Download - Linux Wireless

STABLE
stable - Linux Wireless
http://www.orbit-lab.org/kernel/comp...2.6.33.tar.bz2

Prerequisites

You need kernel headers to compile compat-wireless. Ensure /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/build/ exists and points to the location where the kernel headers are installed. If you do not have them, read your distribution's documentation on getting help.

Unpacking source

After downloading, unpack the source by typing (as example: version 2.6.32-rc5):

tar -xf /path/to/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2

Note: Modern tar selects decompressor automatically (otherwise add "–bzip2" or "-j").

Building and installing

cd /path/to/compat-wireless-2.6.33.tar.bz2
./scripts/driver-select <driver-name> - SELECT ATHEROS ath9k
so

./scripts/driver-select ath9k
make
sudo make install

Unloading

After build and installation unload modules and drivers:

sudo make unload

linux-next compat-wireless releases - based on linux-next.git for kernels

http://wireless.kernel.org/download/...ss-2.6.tar.bz2

READ THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE DOCUMENTATION!!!

[mixit]

You do realize that the orbit webpage I posted is the same one you just posted...It's the same link provided from the developers page.

[kukubau]

You do realize that the orbit webpage I posted is the same one you just posted...It's the same link provided from the developers page.

Yes, sorry. I saw after I posted, but my posts are moderated and couldn't edit it. My point is, for all to read the documentation. Everything is there.

[hunglam]

hi

i think i know why is dont working cuz try to update my wnda3100 to ar9170usb and typing airmon-ng for interface. I have its show ath0 then i turn on wicd its show as wired interface ath0
this is strange how can a wireless recognize as a wired interface in wicd??????? and its try to connect a wired through the wireless adapter??????????? can someone fix this
iam using win7 with vmware7

thanx u

after i update my wnda3100 to ar9170
my wireless adapter recognize as a wired network in wicd
this is so strange
can someone fix this i use win7 with vmwre7

thank you

[redmolla]

i have follow above instruction but still not working..

root@bt:~# airmon-ng
Interface Chipset Driver
root@bt:~#

root@bt:~# ifconfig wlan0 up
wlan0: ERROR while getting interface flags: No such device
root@bt:~# ifconfig ath0 up
ath0: ERROR while getting interface flags: No such device
root@bt:~#

how can i verify if Atheros Ar9287 is loaded.

thnx

[mixit]

hi

i think i know why is dont working cuz try to update my wnda3100 to ar9170usb and typing airmon-ng for interface. I have its show ath0 then i turn on wicd its show as wired interface ath0
this is strange how can a wireless recognize as a wired interface in wicd??????? and its try to connect a wired through the wireless adapter??????????? can someone fix this
iam using win7 with vmware7

thanx u

after i update my wnda3100 to ar9170
my wireless adapter recognize as a wired network in wicd
this is so strange
can someone fix this i use win7 with vmwre7

thank you

You do not have control of your internal hardware in VMware and therefore cannot use this. You only have control of external devices such as a USB wifi antennae

i have follow above instruction but still not working..

root@bt:~# airmon-ng
Interface Chipset Driver
root@bt:~#

root@bt:~# ifconfig wlan0 up
wlan0: ERROR while getting interface flags: No such device
root@bt:~# ifconfig ath0 up
ath0: ERROR while getting interface flags: No such device
root@bt:~#

how can i verify if Atheros Ar9287 is loaded.

thnx

You can see if the atheros module is inserted by typing

#lsmod

and see if it's listed.

I haven't been on here in a while. I'm actually going to do a fresh install of backtrack on a different machine with the same chipset, so I'll be able to verify the instructions work again.

[kiyoumars]

backtrack 4 r2 is unkwon for my wireles card when ever i type the iwconfig plz tell me how can i fix it ?