Wireless trouble with asus-56e. how to disable/edit iwlwifi module?

[mbsch]

I did this, but it won't stick (not permanent).

Every time I reboot I have to use these two commands, otherwise I can't connect:

sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi

sudo modprobe iwlwifi bt_coex_active=0

There are no conflicting files in /etc/modprobe.d, I already checked that.

Any suggestions???

Thanks

Hi! I am a completely new to Linux, I have my ASUS u56-e with the same problems - Wireless networks are appearing but the computer refuses to connect. I've been working through the solutions in this forum and I'm stuck - here is my situation.

When I type

sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi

into the terminal, I get:

FATAL: Module iwlwifi is in use.

So, I tried to disable iwlwifi, and this happens:

alex@alex-U56E:~$ sudo rmmod -f iwlwifi
libkmod: ERROR ../libkmod/libkmod-module.c:753 kmod_module_remove_module: could not remove 'iwlwifi': Resource temporarily unavailable
Error: could not remove module iwlwifi: Resource temporarily unavailable

I tried unchecking the "Enable WiFi" options in the networking menu, but to no avail.

Any ideas for how to get this working for me?

[mbsch]

Hi! I am a completely new to Linux, I have my ASUS u56-e, with a intel wimax-6150+ wireless card with a common problem - Wireless networks are appearing but the computer refuses to connect. I've been working through the solutions in this forum and I'm stuck. This solution is supposed to work:








sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi


sudo modprobe iwlwifi bt_coex_active=0


gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwl.conf


options iwlwifi bt_coex_active=0


and to ensure fast internet do the same:


sudo rmmod -f iwlwifi
gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi-disable11n.conf


options iwlwifi 11n_disable=1




but I get stuck:


When I type


sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi


into the terminal, I get:


FATAL: Module iwlwifi is in use.


So, I tried to disable iwlwifi, and this happens:


alex@alex-U56E:~$ sudo rmmod -f iwlwifi
libkmod: ERROR ../libkmod/libkmod-module.c:753 kmod_module_remove_module: could not remove 'iwlwifi': Resource temporarily unavailable
Error: could not remove module iwlwifi: Resource temporarily unavailable






I tried unchecking the "Enable WiFi" options in the networking menu, but to no avail.


Any ideas for how to get this working for me?


Thanks,
Alex

[mörgæs]

Please don't double-post.
Merged.

[mbsch]

I just stuck with the first one I tried. Should I try a different one? I'm using Ubuntu 11.04.

[Bucky Ball]

Thread moved to Networking & Wireless

[chili555]

alex@alex-U56E:~$ sudo rmmod -f iwlwifi
libkmod: ERROR ../libkmod/libkmod-module.c:753 kmod_module_remove_module: could not remove 'iwlwifi': Resource temporarily unavailable
Error: could not remove module iwlwifi: Resource temporarily unavailable

You probably want:

sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi

gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwl.conf




and to ensure fast internet do the same:


sudo rmmod -f iwlwifi
gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi-disable11n.conf


options iwlwifi 11n_disable=1

I'd put it in just one file:

gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf

Add a single line:

options iwlwifi bt_coex_active=N 11n_disable=1

The parameter bt_coex_active is boolean, not an integer. See modinfo iwlwifi.