Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Hi MrEngman,
Thanks a lot for your advice and help throughout this thread. Between your explanations, your compiled kernel modules, and the eLinux EW-7811Un guide, I've finally managed to get the adapter working perfectly on my Raspberry Pi running the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Debian Wheezy beta image (Kernel version 3.1.9+).
The most time-consuming step for me was finding a 8192cu kernel module (8192cu.ko) that was compatible with the Wheezy beta's Kernel. I went through quite a few incompatible versions before finally trying the 20120629 version you posted up a few day ago, which successfully loads.
Note: For anyone else having the same problem, if you try to modprobe the kernel module (i.e., "modprobe 8192cu") and you encounter an "Exec format" error (or "disagrees about version symbol" errors in dmesg), it probably means that the particular .ko file you're using isn't compatible with your particular Kernel build.
I'm guessing from the various different versions of 8192cu.ko you've posted up over the last few weeks that you're compiling these modules yourself from the realtek driver sources and Kernel sources? Even though I have the EDIMAX adapter working now, I'd be interested in being able to compile the 8192cu Kernel module myself, to deal with future Kernel upgrades or platform changes. If you have the time, a guide on how you're going about building 8192cu.ko would be really useful!
I've already attempted doing it myself -- getting the RPi Kernel source from the git repo (https://github.com/raspberrypi/linux) and the realtek driver source (http://nathan.chantrell.net/20120526/ed ... pberry-pi/) and compiling it on the RPi -- but the resulting 8192cu.ko was not compatible.
Thanks again!
Thanks a lot for your advice and help throughout this thread. Between your explanations, your compiled kernel modules, and the eLinux EW-7811Un guide, I've finally managed to get the adapter working perfectly on my Raspberry Pi running the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Debian Wheezy beta image (Kernel version 3.1.9+).
The most time-consuming step for me was finding a 8192cu kernel module (8192cu.ko) that was compatible with the Wheezy beta's Kernel. I went through quite a few incompatible versions before finally trying the 20120629 version you posted up a few day ago, which successfully loads.
Note: For anyone else having the same problem, if you try to modprobe the kernel module (i.e., "modprobe 8192cu") and you encounter an "Exec format" error (or "disagrees about version symbol" errors in dmesg), it probably means that the particular .ko file you're using isn't compatible with your particular Kernel build.
I'm guessing from the various different versions of 8192cu.ko you've posted up over the last few weeks that you're compiling these modules yourself from the realtek driver sources and Kernel sources? Even though I have the EDIMAX adapter working now, I'd be interested in being able to compile the 8192cu Kernel module myself, to deal with future Kernel upgrades or platform changes. If you have the time, a guide on how you're going about building 8192cu.ko would be really useful!
I've already attempted doing it myself -- getting the RPi Kernel source from the git repo (https://github.com/raspberrypi/linux) and the realtek driver source (http://nathan.chantrell.net/20120526/ed ... pberry-pi/) and compiling it on the RPi -- but the resulting 8192cu.ko was not compatible.
Thanks again!
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
I get this...MrEngman wrote:What happens if you try the commandtehowe wrote:My Edimax EW-7811Un was delivered today, so I took the first opportunity to set up and execute MrEngMan's script on a fresh Debian SD card, however the wlan0 interface remains Unassociated.Code: Select all
ifup --force wlan0
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pi@raspberrypi:~$ ifup --force wlan0
ifup: failed to open statefile /etc/network/run/ifstate: Permission denied
pi@raspberrypi:~$ sudo ifup --force wlan0
ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Operation not permitted
wpa_supplicant: wpa-ssid "OnoSendai" failed!
wpa_supplicant: wpa-psk ***** failed!
wpa_supplicant: enabling network block 'ADD_NETWORK' command timed out. failed!
Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client 4.2.2
Copyright 2004-2011 Internet Systems Consortium.
All rights reserved.
For info, please visit https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/
Error getting interface address for 'wlan0'; No such device
Error getting interface information.
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Im trying tu run Edimax wifi but what i see in messages:
im using this http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80256631/8192cu-20120629.tar.gz driver
Why its not working? 
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[ 788.463269] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol skb_queue_purge
[ 788.463296] 8192cu: Unknown symbol skb_queue_purge (err -22)
[ 788.463347] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol __pskb_pull_tail
[ 788.463367] 8192cu: Unknown symbol __pskb_pull_tail (err -22)
[ 788.463388] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol netif_rx
[ 788.463414] 8192cu: Unknown symbol netif_rx (err -22)
[ 788.463436] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol __netdev_alloc_skb
[ 788.463456] 8192cu: Unknown symbol __netdev_alloc_skb (err -22)
[ 788.463487] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol skb_trim
[ 788.463505] 8192cu: Unknown symbol skb_trim (err -22)
[ 788.463623] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol netif_carrier_off
[ 788.463644] 8192cu: Unknown symbol netif_carrier_off (err -22)
[ 788.463688] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol skb_copy
[ 788.463708] 8192cu: Unknown symbol skb_copy (err -22)
[ 788.463732] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol skb_clone
[ 788.463750] 8192cu: Unknown symbol skb_clone (err -22)
[ 788.463768] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol dev_get_by_name
[ 788.463795] 8192cu: Unknown symbol dev_get_by_name (err -22)
[ 788.463821] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol netif_carrier_on
[ 788.463840] 8192cu: Unknown symbol netif_carrier_on (err -22)
[ 788.463949] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol register_netdevice
[ 788.463971] 8192cu: Unknown symbol register_netdevice (err -22)
im using this http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80256631/8192cu-20120629.tar.gz driver
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root@raspberrypi:~# uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 3.1.9+ #149 PREEMPT Thu Jul 5 01:33:01 BST 2012 armv6l GNU/Linux

Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
I have a desktop system which I use to compile the kernel and driver. Much quicker than directly on the Pi. I also log in as root. Makes life a little simpler. Using the Pi is probably pretty much the same, just takes a loooong time to compile the kernel ~ 7hrs I think.mattjw wrote:Hi MrEngman,
I'm guessing from the various different versions of 8192cu.ko you've posted up over the last few weeks that you're compiling these modules yourself from the realtek driver sources and Kernel sources? Even though I have the EDIMAX adapter working now, I'd be interested in being able to compile the 8192cu Kernel module myself, to deal with future Kernel upgrades or platform changes. If you have the time, a guide on how you're going about building 8192cu.ko would be really useful!
I've already attempted doing it myself -- getting the RPi Kernel source from the git repo (https://github.com/raspberrypi/linux) and the realtek driver source (http://nathan.chantrell.net/20120526/ed ... pberry-pi/) and compiling it on the RPi -- but the resulting 8192cu.ko was not compatible.
Thanks again!
For a start the source you're using is old. There is a new version on Realtek's website here. Just look for the 8188CUS version.This is the one I use.
To get the kernel source I've used 'git clone'. Takes a while but is only needed once then to keep up to date I cd into the linux source directory and use 'git pull'. It will automatically update the source as necessary. I also have the firmware and tools code and use git pull on those so can tell if the firmware has changed and so run rpi-update to check if I need to update the driver. If using git clone on the Pi enable the swap partition or a swap file or change the memory configuration to 224/32MB otherwise git clone may fail part way through. I would certainly recommend getting the initial code using git clone as keeping it up to date is then so simple and really quick using git pull and it will tell you almost immediately if the code has been updated or not. No need to go and check on the git website if there's been an update.
As you've got your kernel loaded already first create a couple of symlinks. I've made a directory 'src' in my home directory, '/root', where I have linux and the other sources loaded. Change '/root/src' or '~/src' wherever you see them to suit your directory tree. If login in as the default user Pi '/root' will be replaced by '/home/pi' and you may need to prepend some of the commands with 'sudo'.
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ln -s /root/src/linux /lib/modules/3.1.9+/build
ln -s /root/src/linux/arch/arm /root/src/linux/arch/arm6vl (<--lowercase L, not number 1)
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cd ~/src
wget http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/RedirectFTPSite.aspx?SiteID=2&DownTypeID=3&DownID=919&PFid=48&Conn=4&FTPPath=ftp%3a%2f%2f95.130.192.218%2fcn%2fwlan%2fRTL819xCU+_USB_linux_v3.4.3_4369.20120622.zip
unzip RTL*
cd RTL*
cd driver
tar -xzf rtl*.tar.gz
cd rtl*
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CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n <--changed y to n
CONFIG_PLATFORM_TI_AM3517 = n
.
.
CONFIG_PLATFORM_MSTAR_TITANIA12 = n
CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_BCM2708 = y <--add this line
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ifeq ($(CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_BCM2708), y) <--added from here
EXTRA_CFLAGS += -DCONFIG_LITTLE_ENDIAN
ARCH := arm
CROSS_COMPILE := arm-linux-gnueabi-
KVER := 3.1.9+
KSRC := /lib/modules/$(KVER)/build
endif <--to here
ifeq ($(CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC), y)
EXTRA_CFLAGS += -DCONFIG_LITTLE_ENDIAN
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cd
echo "1" >one.txt
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#!/bin/bash
# compile the kernel
cd ~/src/linux
make mrproper
cp arch/arm/configs/bcmrpi_defconfig .config
make ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gnueabi- KSRC=/root/src/linux KVER=3.1.9+ menuconfig
make ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gnueabi- KSRC=/root/src/linux KVER=3.1.9+ -k
# Now to compile the rtl8188cus compatible driver
cd ~/src/RTL8188C_8192C_8192D_USB_linux_v3.4.2_3727.20120404/driver/rtl8188C_8192C_8192D_usb_linux_v3.4.2_3727.20120404
make clean
./make_drv < /root/one.txt
make
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./compile
In the file ./driver/rtl.../autoconf_rtl8192c_usb_linux.h
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/*
* Debug Related Config
*/
//#define CONFIG_DEBUG_RTL871X
#define DBG 0
//#define CONFIG_DEBUG_RTL819X <--comment out this line
#define CONFIG_PROC_DEBUG 1
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{USB_DEVICE(0x2019, 0xAB2E)},//SW-WF02-AD15 -Abocom
{USB_DEVICE(0x0846, 0x9041)},//Netgear <--add this line
/****** 8188 RU ********/
{USB_DEVICE(0x0BDA, 0x317F)},//Netcore,Netcore
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
You need a driver update as the Linux version has been updated. Use this one. Using this link should always download the newest version of the driver.koot wrote:Im trying tu run Edimax wifi but what i see in messages:
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[ 788.463269] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol skb_queue_purge [ 788.463296] 8192cu: Unknown symbol skb_queue_purge (err -22) [ 788.463347] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol __pskb_pull_tail [ 788.463367] 8192cu: Unknown symbol __pskb_pull_tail (err -22) . . [ 788.463949] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol register_netdevice [ 788.463971] 8192cu: Unknown symbol register_netdevice (err -22)
im using this http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80256631/8192cu-20120629.tar.gz driver
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root@raspberrypi:~# uname -a Linux raspberrypi 3.1.9+ #149 PREEMPT Thu Jul 5 01:33:01 BST 2012 armv6l GNU/Linux
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Have you edited /etc/network/interfaces to use wpa_supplicant? I've not been able to get my system up using wpa-supplicant but haven't been able to figure out why so far.tehowe wrote: I get this...
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pi@raspberrypi:~$ ifup --force wlan0 ifup: failed to open statefile /etc/network/run/ifstate: Permission denied pi@raspberrypi:~$ sudo ifup --force wlan0 ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Operation not permitted wpa_supplicant: wpa-ssid "OnoSendai" failed! wpa_supplicant: wpa-psk ***** failed! wpa_supplicant: enabling network block 'ADD_NETWORK' command timed out. failed! Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client 4.2.2 Copyright 2004-2011 Internet Systems Consortium. All rights reserved. For info, please visit https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/ Error getting interface address for 'wlan0'; No such device Error getting interface information.
Another issue I've seen raised is with wireless access points that do not transmit their ssid. Again the wifi couldn't get connected until the access point set up was changed to transmit the ssid.
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Thanks for all this, this is exactly what I needMrEngman wrote:Well that's it I think. Hopefully this is what you are looking for. Should keep you busy for a little while so have fun. Hmmm. Really must generate a website to keep all this stuff easily available.

Can you maybe add your knowledge/docs straight onto the elinux.org wiki?
(I'm assuming that's generally open for editing, but I've not checked)
I've not had much luck getting my Micronet dongle working recently - I know it works because I had it working with your driver a few weeks ago, but I think I've lost the knack

I've just now been looking into compiling the driver myself, but my Linuxing is still relatively weak, so this was perfectly timed!
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
MrEngman wrote: You need a driver update as the Linux version has been updated. Use this one. Using this link should always download the newest version of the driver.
wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 80:1f:02:21:1f:8c
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
Thank You very very much!

Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
That's absolutely brilliant. I look forward to giving it a shot. Cheers!MrEngman wrote:Well that's it I think. Hopefully this is what you are looking for. Should keep you busy for a little while so have fun. Hmmm. Really must generate a website to keep all this stuff easily available.
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
I have my Edimax EW-7811Un. Now is it best to start with Squeeze, Wheezy or RASPBMC images? In the end I will need a working XBMC for which I have to use RASPBMC and a working Debian for my other work.
I am new to Linux. I have the Pi working but not connected to the Internet so far. I am downloading using my Windows PC to an SD Card. I have downloaded the driver for this Wifi Adapter and unzipped it. I now have a 8192cu,ko object. I am not sure what to do with this driver. How do I get it into my image?
I do have Oracle VM running on my PC. But, as yet, I can't see my SD card whilst in there. Are there settings I need to change to view my G: drive?
I am new to Linux. I have the Pi working but not connected to the Internet so far. I am downloading using my Windows PC to an SD Card. I have downloaded the driver for this Wifi Adapter and unzipped it. I now have a 8192cu,ko object. I am not sure what to do with this driver. How do I get it into my image?
I do have Oracle VM running on my PC. But, as yet, I can't see my SD card whilst in there. Are there settings I need to change to view my G: drive?
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
There is a script for setting up the wifi adapter you have and a load of others based on the Realtek RTL8188CUS device.Hubertrum wrote:I have my Edimax EW-7811Un. Now is it best to start with Squeeze, Wheezy or RASPBMC images? In the end I will need a working XBMC for which I have to use RASPBMC and a working Debian for my other work.
I am new to Linux. I have the Pi working but not connected to the Internet so far. I am downloading using my Windows PC to an SD Card. I have downloaded the driver for this Wifi Adapter and unzipped it. I now have a 8192cu,ko object. I am not sure what to do with this driver. How do I get it into my image?
I do have Oracle VM running on my PC. But, as yet, I can't see my SD card whilst in there. Are there settings I need to change to view my G: drive?
Look on this wiki page and the links are in the Micronet SP907NS, 11N Wireless LAN USB Adapter section.
Taking a look at the instructions first would be a good idea.
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
There's an example wpa_supplicant.conf walkthrough on the raspi wiki http://elinux.org/RPi_edimax_EW-7811Un I gave that a shot and noted that the ethernet lights go out when the dongle flashes blue - so it's doing *something* different, but haven't got it working yet either.MrEngman wrote:Have you edited /etc/network/interfaces to use wpa_supplicant? I've not been able to get my system up using wpa-supplicant but haven't been able to figure out why so far.
DD-WRT reports SSID Broadcast is enabled. What are the chances my EW-7811Un dongle needs a little more current than the port provides and I just got a 'bad' one?MrEngman wrote:Another issue I've seen raised is with wireless access points that do not transmit their ssid. Again the wifi couldn't get connected until the access point set up was changed to transmit the ssid.
I'll keep hacking away at it, appreciate the help.
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
What I need is a lower level instruction of how to use my Edimax USB Adapter.
1) Should I use Squeeze or Wheezy; or does it make no difference?
2) I have downloaded Squeeze and the driver. They are in my c:\downloads drive in my Windows PC. Can I do anything with them there? Can I use Oracle Vm on my PC to "link" the 2 together?
Do I have to link them on my Pi? If so how do I do that?
3) What is being downloaded from github and why?
1) Should I use Squeeze or Wheezy; or does it make no difference?
2) I have downloaded Squeeze and the driver. They are in my c:\downloads drive in my Windows PC. Can I do anything with them there? Can I use Oracle Vm on my PC to "link" the 2 together?
Do I have to link them on my Pi? If so how do I do that?
3) What is being downloaded from github and why?
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Now:koot wrote:wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 80:1f:02:21:1f:8c
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
Thank You very very much!
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root@raspberrypi:~# ifup wlan0
ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Operation not permitted
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: Invalid argument
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: Invalid argument
Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client 4.2.2
Copyright 2004-2011 Internet Systems Consortium.
All rights reserved.
For info, please visit https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/
Listening on LPF/wlan0/80:1f:02:21:1f:8c
Sending on LPF/wlan0/80:1f:02:21:1f:8c
Sending on Socket/fallback
DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 5
DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 14
receive_packet failed on wlan0: Network is down
DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 7
send_packet: Network is down
DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 15
DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 12
send_packet: No such device
DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 8
No DHCPOFFERS received.
Unable to obtain a lease on first try. Exiting.
Failed to bring up wlan0.
what is wrong now?

Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
From what I see when you use the commandkoot wrote:Now:koot wrote:wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 80:1f:02:21:1f:8c
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
Thank You very very much!
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root@raspberrypi:~# ifup wlan0 ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Operation not permitted ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: Invalid argument ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: Invalid argument Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client 4.2.2 Copyright 2004-2011 Internet Systems Consortium. All rights reserved. For info, please visit https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/ Listening on LPF/wlan0/80:1f:02:21:1f:8c Sending on LPF/wlan0/80:1f:02:21:1f:8c Sending on Socket/fallback DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 5 DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 14 receive_packet failed on wlan0: Network is down DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 7 send_packet: Network is down DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 15 DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 12 send_packet: No such device DHCPDISCOVER on wlan0 to 255.255.255.255 port 67 interval 8 No DHCPOFFERS received. Unable to obtain a lease on first try. Exiting. Failed to bring up wlan0.
what is wrong now?
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ifconfig
I think basically the wifi cannot connect to the wireless network for some reason. You could try the command
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sudo ifup --force wlan0
Here's a few possibilities.
1. Are the SSID and PASSWORD correct? If the password contains the backslash character you need to put a pair of backslashes for each one in the password.
2. Are you using the correct security mode for your network e.g. unsecured, WEP or WPA/WPA2. The settings in the file /etc/network/interfaces are different for each.
3. Does your wireless access point transmit the SSID. If not change the settings to allow it to transmit the SSID. There is a problem with connecting to networks that do not transmit the SSID.
4. Does your wireless network filter connections using the MAC address? If yes add the wifi's MAC address to the list in your router/access point.
5. Check the file /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules to see if it contains any lines referencing wlanx - wlan0, wlan1 etc. Not likely but delete them if yes then try and connect again.
6. Check file /etc/network/interfaces is OK. It probably is if wlan0 shows with command ifconfig. Although SSID and PASSWORD entries could be incorrect and wlan0 would still show in ifconfig.
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
There's nothing much lower level than my instructions, I'm afraid. But it doesn't seem like you've read them anyway.Hubertrum wrote:What I need is a lower level instruction of how to use my Edimax USB Adapter.
1) Should I use Squeeze or Wheezy; or does it make no difference?
2) I have downloaded Squeeze and the driver. They are in my c:\downloads drive in my Windows PC. Can I do anything with them there? Can I use Oracle Vm on my PC to "link" the 2 together?
Do I have to link them on my Pi? If so how do I do that?
3) What is being downloaded from github and why?
As I said download the instructions I pointed you to on the Raspberry Pi wiki in my previous post to you. That will tell you in simple language exactly how to install the wifi adapter. There is also a link to a script (a batch file in Windows language) in the same place that will install the wifi for you almost automatically. After setting up the SD card you just need to run the script to install the wifi. It will ask a few questions while it is running about things like wireless network name and password to allow it to complete the install correctly.
The instructions tell you how to set up your SD card, what files you need to install the wifi and where to download them from and how to install them on the SD card and how to run the script.
Start with the Debian6-19-04-2012 image just to try things out. That is probably the easiest.
You say you have a driver - what is the file, the name of the file you downloaded, and where did you get it from? I'm curious.
And what's that about github - there is no mention of that in my instructions. What are you looking at? Where?
To try and make it as simple as possible, instead of having to navigate to the wiki, the link to the instructions are here and the link to the script is here. The instructions will tell what other files you need and where to get them from. Download them via Windows Internet Explorer onto your Windows machine. Read the instructions and proceed from there.
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Mr EngMan, great job, but I'm having an annoyingly un-understanding time. With squeeze, the WLAN doesn't work at all. With the official? wheezy, the wlan works, but only if I boot with a TV connected, and with Pieces, it works until I try to run shairport,then wifi dies. Is it me? Do in need an AC hub (seems odd as the dongle runs with wheezy. Grrrr, so annoyed! Would recompiling the kernel work? I'm prepared to put in the work, so long as I know what the work is.
Cheers,
Russ
Cheers,
Russ
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
I have an "Edimax EW-7811UN Wireless 802.11b/g/n 150Mbps Nano USB Adaptor".
I've installed the most recent Debian "squeeze" from the raspberrypi.org site: debian6-19-04-2012.zip
I then ran the most recent version of MrEngman's script, which appeared to complete without issue.
Unfortunately, attempting to start up the wpa_supplicant, or to run something like "iwlist wlan0 scan", appears to result in the device being "removed"?
A "dmesg" reveals that the device appears to be being disconnected and then reconnected?
I have a one of these powering the device, so I don't think it could be a low-power issue: http://www.maplin.co.uk/compact-twin-us ... ply-562310
The system works fine otherwise; no crashes or stalls while compiling some other applications and fiddling around; starting up sshd, etc.
I've tried redoing the compact flash and re-running the script a few times, as well as several reboots, but still no luck at getting the wireless to work. The wired connection works just fine.
Any clues of what to try next?
Thanks!
I've installed the most recent Debian "squeeze" from the raspberrypi.org site: debian6-19-04-2012.zip
I then ran the most recent version of MrEngman's script, which appeared to complete without issue.
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root@raspberrypi:~# uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 3.1.9+ #152 PREEMPT Fri Jul 6 18:47:16 BST 2012 armv6l GNU/Linux
root@raspberrypi:~# ifconfig wlan0
wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 80:1f:02:4b:74:35
BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
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root@raspberrypi:~# wpa_supplicant -Dwext -i wlan0 -c /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf
ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Operation not permitted
ioctl[SIOCGIFINDEX]: No such device
Failed to initialize the driver after interface was added.
CTRL-EVENT-DISCONNECTED - Disconnect event - remove keys
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device
ioctl[SIOCSIWSCAN]: No such device
Failed to initiate AP scan.
[ ... ]
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root@raspberrypi:~# iwlist wlan0 scan
wlan0 Failed to read scan data : No such device
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[ 683.363262] usb 1-1.3: new high speed USB device number 52 using dwc_otg
[ 683.465388] usb 1-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=7392, idProduct=7811
[ 683.465425] usb 1-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[ 683.465447] usb 1-1.3: Product: 802.11n WLAN Adapter
[ 683.465484] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Realtek
[ 683.465503] usb 1-1.3: SerialNumber: 00e04c000001
[ 684.880248] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 694.748486] usb 1-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 52
[ 695.003285] usb 1-1.3: new high speed USB device number 53 using dwc_otg
[ 695.105419] usb 1-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=7392, idProduct=7811
[ 695.105456] usb 1-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[ 695.105479] usb 1-1.3: Product: 802.11n WLAN Adapter
[ 695.105515] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Realtek
[ 695.105534] usb 1-1.3: SerialNumber: 00e04c000001
[ 696.280067] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 697.564494] usb 1-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 53
[ 697.813292] usb 1-1.3: new high speed USB device number 54 using dwc_otg
[ 697.915426] usb 1-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=7392, idProduct=7811
[ 697.915463] usb 1-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[ 697.915485] usb 1-1.3: Product: 802.11n WLAN Adapter
[ 697.915512] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Realtek
[ 697.915530] usb 1-1.3: SerialNumber: 00e04c000001
[ 699.330539] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 700.440070] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 703.452514] usb 1-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 54
[ 703.703304] usb 1-1.3: new high speed USB device number 55 using dwc_otg
[ 703.805443] usb 1-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=7392, idProduct=7811
[ 703.805480] usb 1-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[ 703.805502] usb 1-1.3: Product: 802.11n WLAN Adapter
[ 703.805530] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Realtek
[ 703.805548] usb 1-1.3: SerialNumber: 00e04c000001
[ 705.210103] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 706.012514] usb 1-1.3: USB disconnect, device number 55
[ 706.263029] usb 1-1.3: new high speed USB device number 56 using dwc_otg
[ 706.365453] usb 1-1.3: New USB device found, idVendor=7392, idProduct=7811
[ 706.365490] usb 1-1.3: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[ 706.365510] usb 1-1.3: Product: 802.11n WLAN Adapter
[ 706.365538] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Realtek
[ 706.365555] usb 1-1.3: SerialNumber: 00e04c000001
[ 707.540097] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
The system works fine otherwise; no crashes or stalls while compiling some other applications and fiddling around; starting up sshd, etc.
I've tried redoing the compact flash and re-running the script a few times, as well as several reboots, but still no luck at getting the wireless to work. The wired connection works just fine.
Any clues of what to try next?
Thanks!
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Hello,
Thanks Mr Engman for your script.
I am not sure it is the right place to ask, but i have a small problem with my wifi connection (with a wna1000m dongle). Your installation/connection script is working great, but at some point (after hours...) I get disconnected. I don't think it is caused by my router but I am not sure. I have to say I am not powering the dongle, it could be a cause as well, but I am a bit surprised it takes that much time to fail.
When I do "ifconfig", the wlan interface is still there, but not associated to any IP.
If I remove and put back the dongle, it is working again flawlessly. But I would like it to reconnect automatically when it gets disconnected. Any idea?
Regards,
Thanks Mr Engman for your script.
I am not sure it is the right place to ask, but i have a small problem with my wifi connection (with a wna1000m dongle). Your installation/connection script is working great, but at some point (after hours...) I get disconnected. I don't think it is caused by my router but I am not sure. I have to say I am not powering the dongle, it could be a cause as well, but I am a bit surprised it takes that much time to fail.
When I do "ifconfig", the wlan interface is still there, but not associated to any IP.
If I remove and put back the dongle, it is working again flawlessly. But I would like it to reconnect automatically when it gets disconnected. Any idea?
Regards,
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
There's always the possibility of some sort of power issue I suppose. I run my Pi 24/7 and have no problems with the wifi but it is never very busy.haltux wrote:Hello,
Thanks Mr Engman for your script.
I am not sure it is the right place to ask, but i have a small problem with my wifi connection (with a wna1000m dongle). Your installation/connection script is working great, but at some point (after hours...) I get disconnected. I don't think it is caused by my router but I am not sure. I have to say I am not powering the dongle, it could be a cause as well, but I am a bit surprised it takes that much time to fail.
When I do "ifconfig", the wlan interface is still there, but not associated to any IP.
If I remove and put back the dongle, it is working again flawlessly. But I would like it to reconnect automatically when it gets disconnected. Any idea?
Regards,
Is the time it takes before being disconnected fairly constant or does it vary. If reasonably constant it might be to do with dhcp lease time. You can check what the lease time is by running the command
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sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart
Does your Pi get assigned the same IP address or does it change when you make the reconnection? Does the MAC address change?
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
As you're trying to start it up using wpa_supplicant have you modified the /etc/network/interfaces file to use wpa_supplicant? I've been trying for ages to get my network working with wpa_supplicant and only got it working yesterday. It's all rather complicated and I still don't understand what most of the settings are. Does help though if the various parameters needed are spelt correctly.murmur wrote:I have an "Edimax EW-7811UN Wireless 802.11b/g/n 150Mbps Nano USB Adaptor".
I've installed the most recent Debian "squeeze" from the raspberrypi.org site: debian6-19-04-2012.zip
I then ran the most recent version of MrEngman's script, which appeared to complete without issue.
.
.
Unfortunately, attempting to start up the wpa_supplicant, or to run something like "iwlist wlan0 scan", appears to result in the device being "removed"?
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root@raspberrypi:~# wpa_supplicant -Dwext -i wlan0 -c /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf ioctl[SIOCSIWAP]: Operation not permitted ioctl[SIOCGIFINDEX]: No such device Failed to initialize the driver after interface was added. CTRL-EVENT-DISCONNECTED - Disconnect event - remove keys ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODEEXT]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWENCODE]: No such device ioctl[SIOCSIWSCAN]: No such device Failed to initiate AP scan. [ ... ]
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I have a one of these powering the device, so I don't think it could be a low-power issue: http://www.maplin.co.uk/compact-twin-us ... ply-562310
The system works fine otherwise; no crashes or stalls while compiling some other applications and fiddling around; starting up sshd, etc.
I've tried redoing the compact flash and re-running the script a few times, as well as several reboots, but still no luck at getting the wireless to work. The wired connection works just fine.
Any clues of what to try next?
Thanks!
With the new linux version there appears to be some changes to networking which for one thing seems to make the way eth0 behaves when starting rather different, especially if the cable is not plugged in.
I have found the following command
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ifup --force wlan0
There are also various postings which seem to indicate possible conflicts with various network managers which could cause problems.
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Hi
it worked for my Hercules pico usb wifi
at first it didn't... the dongle was plugged in a USB hub
with keyboard and mouse, but when i started using an ssh connexion on ethernet
to reach my pi, suddenly i could see my wlan0 in ifconfig !!!
i realized watching a video on youtube about best power adapter for Raspberry Pi
that mine wasn't powerful enough for a hub...
when my usb dongle is the only device it's OK
as it's Ok now on a Hub but using another power adapter
Thanks anyway for your help !
it worked for my Hercules pico usb wifi
at first it didn't... the dongle was plugged in a USB hub
with keyboard and mouse, but when i started using an ssh connexion on ethernet
to reach my pi, suddenly i could see my wlan0 in ifconfig !!!
i realized watching a video on youtube about best power adapter for Raspberry Pi
that mine wasn't powerful enough for a hub...

when my usb dongle is the only device it's OK
as it's Ok now on a Hub but using another power adapter
Thanks anyway for your help !
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Hi, thanks for the script and hard work eggman but.... I can't seem to get it working. (I have tried many other methods too)
script runs fine, all appears to be working but on reboot get wlan0 : no such device, or words to th any ideas?
Many thanks
script runs fine, all appears to be working but on reboot get wlan0 : no such device, or words to th any ideas?
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 3.1.9+ #152 PREEMPT Fri Jul 6 18:47:16 BST 2012 armv6l GNU/Linux
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp.
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 046d:c52b Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 050d:1102 Belkin Components F7D1102 N150/Surf Micro Wireless Adapter v1000 [Realtek RTL8188CE-VAU]
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9512 Standard Microsystems Corp.
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
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Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
adam@raspberrypi:~$ lsmod
Module Size Used by
fuse 73593 1
ipv6 290227 18
joydev 9804 0
evdev 8922 2
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ iwconfig
lo no wireless extensions.
eth0 no wireless extensions.
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ ifconfig
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr b8:27:eb:49:12:e0
inet addr:192.168.1.65 Bcast:192.168.1.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::ba27:ebff:fe49:12e0/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:1037 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:306 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:79727 (77.8 KiB) TX bytes:35798 (34.9 KiB)
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0
inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:8 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:560 (560.0 B) TX bytes:560 (560.0 B)
Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
Something of a conflict somewhere. The command 'lsusb' reports the device as using an RTL8188CE-VAU. The device ID is shown in a list of usb devices here as using the RTL8188CUS. The device ID is also in the driver file as an RTL8188CUS. Could be a new version using a different chip and Belkin have screwed up the ID. However both chip types should work with the same driver.justifier wrote:Hi, thanks for the script and hard work eggman but.... I can't seem to get it working. (I have tried many other methods too)
script runs fine, all appears to be working but on reboot get wlan0 : no such device, or words to th any ideas?
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ uname -a Linux raspberrypi 3.1.9+ #152 PREEMPT Fri Jul 6 18:47:16 BST 2012 armv6l GNU/Linux
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ lsusb Bus 001 Device 005: ID 050d:1102 Belkin Components F7D1102 N150/Surf Micro Wireless Adapter v1000 [Realtek RTL8188CE-VAU]
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ lsmod Module Size Used by fuse 73593 1 ipv6 290227 18 joydev 9804 0 evdev 8922 2
Many thanks
lsmod also doesn't show the driver module being loaded. It should also show 8192cu in the list.
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Module Size Used by
fuse 73593 1
ipv6 290227 20
8192cu 512098 0
joydev 9804 0
evdev 8922 2
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dmesg | less
There also appears to have been some changes to the networking code, especially with how eth0 behaves, its very different during booting particularly when no cable is plugged in so I'm now wondering if that is having an effect on the wifi. I now find the best way to start wlan0 is use the command
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ifup --force wlan0
MrEngman
EDIT: the module should show in lsmod even if the wifi module is not plugged in. You may need to change the driver module as its not loading.
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Re: Automatic setup for RTL8188CUS based wifi adapters
I used the version your script grabs.Something of a conflict somewhere. The command 'lsusb' reports the device as using an RTL8188CE-VAU. The device ID is shown in a list of usb devices here as using the RTL8188CUS. The device ID is also in the driver file as an RTL8188CUS. Could be a new version using a different chip and Belkin have screwed up the ID. However both chip types should work with the same driver.
lsmod also doesn't show the driver module being loaded. It should also show 8192cu in the list.
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Module Size Used by
fuse 73593 1
ipv6 290227 20
8192cu 512098 0
joydev 9804 0
evdev 8922 2
May be the driver is the wrong version. When did you update your code? driver version 8192cu-20120701.tar.gz worked when I updated on Fri 6 Jul to linux #152 but when I updated another SD card on Sat 7 Jul to linux #152 that driver did not work and I had to recompile it to get it working. The linux code changed but the version number did not. This is a problem with setting the linux version number which needs fixing and I find it really annoying as it creates problems choosing the right driver. The new driver is 8192cu-20120707.tar.gz (also available as 8192cu-latest.tar.gz). Which version of the driver are you using? Do you see any errors for 8192cu when booting? Take a look at dmesg. Command
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dmesg | less
is the easiest way and will let you page up and down through dmesg.
There also appears to have been some changes to the networking code, especially with how eth0 behaves, its very different during booting particularly when no cable is plugged in so I'm now wondering if that is having an effect on the wifi. I now find the best way to start wlan0 is use the command
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ifup --force wlan0
What do you see when trying that command?
MrEngman
EDIT: the module should show in lsmod even if the wifi module is not plugged in. You may need to change the driver module as its not loading.
dmesg contains the following errors with 8192cu
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[ 12.814571] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol module_layout
[ 17.531901] EXT4-fs (mmcblk0p2): re-mounted. Opts: (null)
[ 17.963413] 8192cu: disagrees about version of symbol module_layout
[ 20.834563] NET: Registered protocol family 10
[ 20.853159] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth0: link is not ready
[ 21.558463] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_CHANGE): eth0: link becomes ready
[ 21.574297] smsc95xx 1-1.1:1.0: eth0: link up, 100Mbps, full-duplex, lpa 0x41E1
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ifup --force wlan0
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adam@raspberrypi:~$ ifup --force wlan0
ifup: failed to open statefile /etc/network/run/ifstate: Permission denied
adam@raspberrypi:~$ sudo !!
sudo ifup --force wlan0
[sudo] password for adam:
wlan0: ERROR while getting interface flags: No such device
Error for wireless request "Set Encode" (8B2A) :
SET failed on device wlan0 ; No such device.
Error for wireless request "Set ESSID" (8B1A) :
SET failed on device wlan0 ; No such device.
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All rights reserved.
For info, please visit https://www.isc.org/software/dhcp/
Cannot find device "wlan0"
Bind socket to interface: No such device
Failed to bring up wlan0.
Many thanks