I have a similar problem under Arch Linux since I upgraded to kernel 2.6.31.
My WLAN chip is:
Since I didn't used the b43-fwcutter after installing the new kernel, I don't think that the fwcutter is the culprit here.Code:# lspci -nn | grep "Wireless" 02:03.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4306 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Controller [14e4:4320] (rev 03)
I used to have a working WLAN button, but when I now (after the kernel upgrade) use this button, the WLAN is turned off, but cannot be turned on anymore.
I managed to get it working again by reloading the b43 module using rmmod and modprobe:
Maybe the "rmmod b43 && modprobe b43" works in your case too.Code:# rfkill list 0: phy0: Wireless LAN Soft blocked: no Hard blocked: no ** deactivated WLAN via button (WLAN LED is off now) # rfkill list 0: phy0: Wireless LAN Soft blocked: yes Hard blocked: yes ** activated WLAN via button (WLAN LED is on again) # rfkill list 0: phy0: Wireless LAN Soft blocked: no Hard blocked: yes ** WLAN doesn't work anymore # rmmod b43 && modprobe b43 # rfkill list 1: phy1: Wireless LAN Soft blocked: no Hard blocked: no ** WLAN is working again
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