Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

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Felony

Re: Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

Lets see what the parameters are set to

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grep -R [[:alnum:]] /sys/module/iwl*/parameters
[/quote]

Here is the result of those commands:

/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/nvm_file:(null)
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/swcrypto:0
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/power_save:N
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/led_mode:0
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/amsdu_size_8K:0
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/fw_restart:Y
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/bt_coex_active:Y
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/11n_disable:1
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/antenna_coupling:0
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/wd_disable:1
/sys/module/iwlwifi/parameters/power_level:0[/quote]

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sudo modprobe -rv iwlwifi

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sudo modprobe iwlwifi bt_coex_active=N
This might work[/quote]

That killed me.

I got stuck in an infinite loop of "connecting to wireless" then "disconnected"

My laptop was trying to reconnect to my same network it auto finds, but won't reconnect. I had to physically go plug in my laptop to write this. Dang!
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

Is there any way to reverse that for the moment while you still rack your brain?

At least I'm glad it's not just me having issues! LOL!
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Re: Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

Felony wrote:Is there any way to reverse that for the moment while you still rack your brain?

At least I'm glad it's not just me having issues! LOL!
Wow, didn't expect that. A reboot will work or

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sudo modprobe -rv iwlwifi

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sudo modprobe iwlwifi]

On my atheros card, I get the opposite happening, it prefers that disabled
Felony

Re: Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

JeremyB wrote:
Felony wrote:Is there any way to reverse that for the moment while you still rack your brain?

At least I'm glad it's not just me having issues! LOL!
Wow, didn't expect that. A reboot will work or

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sudo modprobe -rv iwlwifi

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sudo modprobe iwlwifi]

On my atheros card, I get the opposite happening, it prefers that disabled[/quote]

Ok, here is what I did:

1. I didn't remove your tweaks, yet

2. I reset my router to the default configuration

3. I set a static channel that was different than the one it likes to use automatically, which is usually 6. The prompt that it gave me was "doing this may hinder your optimal performance" or some kind of thing. I accepted the static change anyway. I kept it plugged in and the "wired" speed didn't change after the change, but the wireless speed dropped dramatically even sitting 4 inches away from the router! It was a change from the wired speed of 86mb down to 20mbs down. Before this whole debacle, it was about 50 down while sitting next to it and downstairs about 30. Odd how the 20mbs next to it stayed the same from upstairs to downstairs, even being that far away.

4. I'm going to download the biggest torrents I can find, or just multiple Mint distributions and see if I can encounter another disconnect.

While I'm doing that, do you happen to know offhand why the changes in speed of the wireless and no correlation between distance (including a ceiling and multiple walls) this time? It's weird.
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

In auto, the router likely searches for a channel with the least amount of noise or receiver signal strength which in most cases should be the best as far as data transmission rate is concerned. I will look at the LM kernel update when I get home to see if there is something that looks like it might fix the disconnects
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

JeremyB wrote:In auto, the router likely searches for a channel with the least amount of noise or receiver signal strength which in most cases should be the best as far as data transmission rate is concerned. I will look at the LM kernel update when I get home to see if there is something that looks like it might fix the disconnects
Just FYI while looking at it.

1. I had the problems with the fresh installs we did with the stock 3.13 kernel that installs (no luck)
2. With the stock kernel, all the updates were installed (no luck)
3. I tried 3.15.0 (no luck)
4. I'm currently am on 3.15.2 praying that those released kernels would do something. (no luck)
5. I did all of your suggestions with the stock kernel before trying anything else.

I just wanted to give you all the information. :D
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

And just an update. After all of that work I just did, I stress tested my big file downloading, and it disconnected after about an hour. :x
pressurehead

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by pressurehead »

Should I post any info for my computer? Kind of a newbie.

jeffrey@jeffrey-Satellite-L355 ~ $ lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile PM965/GM965/GL960 Memory Controller Hub (rev 03)
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (primary) (rev 03)
00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile GM965/GL960 Integrated Graphics Controller (secondary) (rev 03)
00:1a.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 03)
00:1a.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #5 (rev 03)
00:1a.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller #2 (rev 03)
00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 1 (rev 03)
00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 2 (rev 03)
00:1c.4 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) PCI Express Port 5 (rev 03)
00:1d.0 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1d.1 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 03)
00:1d.2 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 03)
00:1d.7 USB controller: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) USB2 EHCI Controller #1 (rev 03)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev f3)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801HM (ICH8M) LPC Interface Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801HM/HEM (ICH8M/ICH8M-E) IDE Controller (rev 03)
00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 82801HM/HEM (ICH8M/ICH8M-E) SATA Controller [AHCI mode] (rev 03)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) SMBus Controller (rev 03)
02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI Express Fast Ethernet controller (rev 02)
03:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network Connection (rev 02)
lsmod
Module Size Used by
ctr 13049 1
ccm 17773 1
rfcomm 69160 0
bnep 19624 2
bluetooth 395423 10 bnep,rfcomm
binfmt_misc 17468 1
uvcvideo 80885 0
videobuf2_vmalloc 13216 1 uvcvideo
videobuf2_memops 13362 1 videobuf2_vmalloc
videobuf2_core 40664 1 uvcvideo
videodev 134688 2 uvcvideo,videobuf2_core
snd_hda_codec_realtek 61438 1
snd_hda_intel 52355 3
snd_hda_codec 192906 2 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_intel
snd_hwdep 13602 1 snd_hda_codec
snd_pcm 102099 2 snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_intel
snd_page_alloc 18710 2 snd_pcm,snd_hda_intel
snd_seq_midi 13324 0
snd_seq_midi_event 14899 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_rawmidi 30144 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_seq 61560 2 snd_seq_midi_event,snd_seq_midi
arc4 12608 2
dm_multipath 22873 0
scsi_dh 14882 1 dm_multipath
snd_seq_device 14497 3 snd_seq,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq_midi
iwl3945 73259 0
snd_timer 29482 2 snd_pcm,snd_seq
coretemp 13435 0
iwlegacy 100569 1 iwl3945
joydev 17381 0
serio_raw 13462 0
snd 69238 16 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hwdep,snd_timer,snd_pcm,snd_seq,snd_rawmidi,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_intel,snd_seq_device,snd_seq_midi
mac80211 626489 2 iwl3945,iwlegacy
lpc_ich 21080 0
cfg80211 484040 3 iwl3945,iwlegacy,mac80211
soundcore 12680 1 snd
toshiba_acpi 22901 0
sparse_keymap 13948 1 toshiba_acpi
wmi 19177 1 toshiba_acpi
mac_hid 13205 0
parport_pc 32701 0
ppdev 17671 0
lp 17759 0
parport 42348 3 lp,ppdev,parport_pc
dm_mirror 22135 0
dm_region_hash 20862 1 dm_mirror
dm_log 18411 2 dm_region_hash,dm_mirror
hid_generic 12548 0
usbhid 52616 0
hid 106148 2 hid_generic,usbhid
ums_realtek 18029 0
usb_storage 62209 1 ums_realtek
psmouse 102222 0
ahci 25819 2
libahci 32168 1 ahci
i915 783485 4
r8169 67581 0
mii 13934 1 r8169
i2c_algo_bit 13413 1 i915
drm_kms_helper 52758 1 i915
video 19476 1 i915
drm 302817 5 i915,drm_kms_helper
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

Felony wrote:And just an update. After all of that work I just did, I stress tested my big file downloading, and it disconnected after about an hour. :x
Lets try the latest stable kernel then 3.15.2

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wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15.2-utopic/linux-headers-3.15.2-031502-generic_3.15.2-031502.201406261639_amd64.deb

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wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15.2-utopic/linux-headers-3.15.2-031502_3.15.2-031502.201406261639_all.deb

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wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15.2-utopic/linux-image-3.15.2-031502-generic_3.15.2-031502.201406261639_amd64.deb

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sudo dpkg -i linux-*-3.15.2*.deb
If this doesn't work, you should check for BIOS updates available for your laptop
pressurehead

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by pressurehead »

JeremyB wrote:
Felony wrote:And just an update. After all of that work I just did, I stress tested my big file downloading, and it disconnected after about an hour. :x
Lets try the latest stable kernel then 3.15.2

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wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15.2-utopic/linux-headers-3.15.2-031502-generic_3.15.2-031502.201406261639_amd64.deb

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wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15.2-utopic/linux-headers-3.15.2-031502_3.15.2-031502.201406261639_all.deb

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wget http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.15.2-utopic/linux-image-3.15.2-031502-generic_3.15.2-031502.201406261639_amd64.deb

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sudo dpkg -i linux-*-3.15.2*.deb
If this doesn't work, you should check for BIOS updates available for your laptop

Just did those. Is that all I need to do? It all seemed to install fine.

I rebooted too. Now I'm trying to download a large file. Going well so far.
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

Good to hear pressurehead, I hope it works for Felony too
pressurehead

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by pressurehead »

Thanks to all of you for the help. I absolutely adore Linux Mint. I switched from Ubuntu to LM Maya and used that until the newest LTR came out. It's fantastic. Thanks for making this community work.
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

I don't have a newer release. The last release was in 2011.

Back to picking your brain, Jeremy!
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

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ls /lib/firmware/intel
And go into network settings, to the right of where your router is listed, there should be an arrow, clicking on the arrow should get you to another screen where you can click settings to edi t the connection. Choose the IPv6 and select ignore for IPv6, save
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

JeremyB wrote:

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ls /lib/firmware/intel
And go into network settings, to the right of where your router is listed, there should be an arrow, clicking on the arrow should get you to another screen where you can click settings to edi t the connection. Choose the IPv6 and select ignore for IPv6, save
Here is the output of that command:

ibt-hw-37.7.10-fw-1.0.2.3.d.bseq ibt-hw-37.7.bseq
ibt-hw-37.7.10-fw-1.80.1.2d.d.bseq ibt-hw-37.8.10-fw-1.10.2.27.d.bseq
ibt-hw-37.7.10-fw-1.80.2.3.d.bseq ibt-hw-37.8.bseq


I followed your instructions and will reboot. I'll start testing again.

1. What did that command you wanted do?
2. Will not using IPv6 hinder any performance? Not sure what it is other than being a newer standard over v4
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

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I just wanted to see if the firmware files were there even if I think they are only for bluetooth. IPv6 can cause some issues
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

You might want to try a new router also as I have seen issues with older routers

About the only thing I haven't had you try is

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sudo modprobe -rv iwlwifi

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sudo modprobe iwlwifi swcrypto=1
You haven't installed any kind of power management programs?
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

JeremyB wrote:You might want to try a new router also as I have seen issues with older routers

About the only thing I haven't had you try is

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sudo modprobe -rv iwlwifi

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sudo modprobe iwlwifi swcrypto=1
You haven't installed any kind of power management programs?
*Sigh*

It worked for about an hour of stress testing, then no joy.

I do have TLP installed, but I think the network card has no power management enabled. Tell me what you think.

This is the output of TLP Stat:

+++ Configured Settings: /etc/default/tlp
TLP_ENABLE=1
DISK_IDLE_SECS_ON_AC=0
DISK_IDLE_SECS_ON_BAT=2
MAX_LOST_WORK_SECS_ON_AC=15
MAX_LOST_WORK_SECS_ON_BAT=60
SCHED_POWERSAVE_ON_AC=0
SCHED_POWERSAVE_ON_BAT=1
NMI_WATCHDOG=0
DISK_DEVICES="sda sdb"
DISK_APM_LEVEL_ON_AC="254 254"
DISK_APM_LEVEL_ON_BAT="128 128"
SATA_LINKPWR_ON_AC=max_performance
SATA_LINKPWR_ON_BAT=min_power
PCIE_ASPM_ON_AC=performance
PCIE_ASPM_ON_BAT=powersave
RADEON_POWER_PROFILE_ON_AC=high
RADEON_POWER_PROFILE_ON_BAT=low
RADEON_DPM_STATE_ON_AC=performance
RADEON_DPM_STATE_ON_BAT=battery
RADEON_DPM_PERF_LEVEL_ON_AC=auto
RADEON_DPM_PERF_LEVEL_ON_BAT=auto
WIFI_PWR_ON_AC=1
WIFI_PWR_ON_BAT=5
WOL_DISABLE=Y
SOUND_POWER_SAVE_ON_AC=0
SOUND_POWER_SAVE_ON_BAT=1
SOUND_POWER_SAVE_CONTROLLER=Y
BAY_POWEROFF_ON_BAT=0
BAY_DEVICE="sr0"
RUNTIME_PM_ON_AC=on
RUNTIME_PM_ON_BAT=auto
RUNTIME_PM_ALL=0
USB_AUTOSUSPEND=1
USB_BLACKLIST_WWAN=1
RESTORE_DEVICE_STATE_ON_STARTUP=0

+++ System Info
System = Hewlett-Packard 0690210000204620000620100 HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
BIOS = F.1B
Release = Linux Mint 17 Qiana
Kernel = 3.15.2-031502-generic x86_64
/proc/cmdline = BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.15.2-031502-generic root=UUID=a7d1c520-24ae-4196-9c2e-116036ff65a9 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7

+++ System Status
TLP power save = enabled
power source = ac

+++ Processor
CPU Model = Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2860QM CPU @ 2.50GHz

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_driver = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_governor = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq = 800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq = 3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo = 0
/proc/sys/kernel/nmi_watchdog = 0

+++ Undervolting
PHC kernel not available.

+++ Temperatures
Fan speed = (not available)

+++ File System
/proc/sys/vm/laptop_mode = 0
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_writeback_centisecs = 1500
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_expire_centisecs = 1500
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_ratio = 20
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_background_ratio = 10
/proc/sys/fs/xfs/age_buffer_centisecs = (not available)
/proc/sys/fs/xfs/xfssyncd_centisecs = (not available)
/proc/sys/fs/xfs/xfsbufd_centisecs = (not available)

+++ Storage Devices
/dev/sda:
Model = ST750LX003-1AC154
Firmware = HPM1
APM Level = 254
Status = active/idle
scheduler = deadline


+++ SATA Aggressive Link Power Management
/sys/class/scsi_host/host0/link_power_management_policy = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host1/link_power_management_policy = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host2/link_power_management_policy = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host3/link_power_management_policy = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host4/link_power_management_policy = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host5/link_power_management_policy = max_performance

+++ PCIe Active State Power Management
/sys/module/pcie_aspm/parameters/policy = default (using bios preferences)

+++ Intel Graphics
/sys/module/i915/parameters/powersave = 1 (enabled)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/i915_enable_rc6 = (not available)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/i915_enable_fbc = (not available)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/lvds_downclock = 0 (disabled)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/semaphores = -1 (use per-chip default)

+++ Radeon Graphics
/sys/class/drm/card1/device/power_method = profile
/sys/class/drm/card1/device/power_profile = default

+++ Wireless
bluetooth = on
wifi = on
wwan = none (no device)

wlan0(iwlwifi): power management = off

+++ Audio
/sys/module/snd_hda_intel/parameters/power_save = 0
/sys/module/snd_hda_intel/parameters/power_save_controller = N

+++ Battery Status
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/manufacturer = Hewlett-Packard
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/model_name = 5600
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/cycle_count = (not supported)
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/energy_full_design = 62160 [mWh]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/energy_full = 51959 [mWh]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/energy_now = 51960 [mWh]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/power_now = 0 [mW]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/status = Unknown

+++ Runtime Power Management
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:00.0/power/control = on (0x060000 Host bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:01.0/power/control = on (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:02.0/power/control = on (0x030000 VGA compatible controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:16.0/power/control = on (0x078000 Communication controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1a.0/power/control = on (0x0c0320 USB controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1b.0/power/control = on (0x040300 Audio device)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.0/power/control = on (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.1/power/control = on (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.2/power/control = on (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.3/power/control = on (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1d.0/power/control = on (0x0c0320 USB controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.0/power/control = on (0x060100 ISA bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.2/power/control = on (0x010601 SATA controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.3/power/control = on (0x0c0500 SMBus)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:01:00.0/power/control = auto (0x030000 VGA compatible controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:07:00.0/power/control = on (0x020000 Ethernet controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:0d:00.0/power/control = on (0x028000 Network controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:13:00.0/power/control = on (0xff0000 Unassigned class [ff00])
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:13:00.1/power/control = on (0x080500 SD Host controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:19:00.0/power/control = on (0x0c0330 USB controller)

+++ USB
tlp usb autosuspend = enabled
tlp usb blacklist = (not configured)

Bus 002 Device 004 ID 8086:0189 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Intel Corp. (btusb)
Bus 002 Device 003 ID 046d:c52b control = on, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver (usbhid)
Bus 002 Device 002 ID 8087:0024 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub (hub)
Bus 002 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0002 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub (hub)
Bus 004 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0003 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub (hub)
Bus 003 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0002 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub (hub)
Bus 001 Device 004 ID 5986:02ac control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Acer, Inc (uvcvideo)
Bus 001 Device 003 ID 138a:0018 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Validity Sensors, Inc. Fingerprint scanner (no driver)
Bus 001 Device 002 ID 8087:0024 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub (hub)
Bus 001 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0002 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms = 2000 -- Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub (hub)

+++ Suggestions
* Install ethtool to disable Wake On LAN (WOL)
* Install smartmontools for disk drive health info
JeremyB
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Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by JeremyB »

Felony wrote:
JeremyB wrote:You might want to try a new router also as I have seen issues with older routers

About the only thing I haven't had you try is

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sudo modprobe -rv iwlwifi

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sudo modprobe iwlwifi swcrypto=1
You haven't installed any kind of power management programs?
*Sigh*

It worked for about an hour of stress testing, then no joy.

I do have TLP installed, but I think the network card has no power management enabled. Tell me what you think.

This is the output of TLP Stat:

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+++ Configured Settings: /etc/default/tlp
TLP_ENABLE=1
DISK_IDLE_SECS_ON_AC=0
DISK_IDLE_SECS_ON_BAT=2
MAX_LOST_WORK_SECS_ON_AC=15
MAX_LOST_WORK_SECS_ON_BAT=60
SCHED_POWERSAVE_ON_AC=0
SCHED_POWERSAVE_ON_BAT=1
NMI_WATCHDOG=0
DISK_DEVICES="sda sdb"
DISK_APM_LEVEL_ON_AC="254 254"
DISK_APM_LEVEL_ON_BAT="128 128"
SATA_LINKPWR_ON_AC=max_performance
SATA_LINKPWR_ON_BAT=min_power
PCIE_ASPM_ON_AC=performance
PCIE_ASPM_ON_BAT=powersave
RADEON_POWER_PROFILE_ON_AC=high
RADEON_POWER_PROFILE_ON_BAT=low
RADEON_DPM_STATE_ON_AC=performance
RADEON_DPM_STATE_ON_BAT=battery
RADEON_DPM_PERF_LEVEL_ON_AC=auto
RADEON_DPM_PERF_LEVEL_ON_BAT=auto
WIFI_PWR_ON_AC=1
WIFI_PWR_ON_BAT=5
WOL_DISABLE=Y
SOUND_POWER_SAVE_ON_AC=0
SOUND_POWER_SAVE_ON_BAT=1
SOUND_POWER_SAVE_CONTROLLER=Y
BAY_POWEROFF_ON_BAT=0
BAY_DEVICE="sr0"
RUNTIME_PM_ON_AC=on
RUNTIME_PM_ON_BAT=auto
RUNTIME_PM_ALL=0
USB_AUTOSUSPEND=1
USB_BLACKLIST_WWAN=1
RESTORE_DEVICE_STATE_ON_STARTUP=0

+++ System Info
System         = Hewlett-Packard 0690210000204620000620100 HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC
BIOS           = F.1B
Release        = Linux Mint 17 Qiana
Kernel         = 3.15.2-031502-generic x86_64
/proc/cmdline  = BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.15.2-031502-generic root=UUID=a7d1c520-24ae-4196-9c2e-116036ff65a9 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7

+++ System Status
TLP power save = enabled
power source   = ac

+++ Processor
CPU Model      = Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2860QM CPU @ 2.50GHz

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu2/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu3/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu6/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_driver    = intel_pstate
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_governor  = performance
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq  =   800000 [kHz]
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu7/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq  =  3600000 [kHz]

/sys/devices/system/cpu/intel_pstate/no_turbo          = 0
/proc/sys/kernel/nmi_watchdog                          = 0

+++ Undervolting
PHC kernel not available.

+++ Temperatures
Fan speed              = (not available)

+++ File System
/proc/sys/vm/laptop_mode               =     0
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_writeback_centisecs =  1500
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_expire_centisecs    =  1500
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_ratio               =    20
/proc/sys/vm/dirty_background_ratio    =    10
/proc/sys/fs/xfs/age_buffer_centisecs  = (not available)
/proc/sys/fs/xfs/xfssyncd_centisecs    = (not available)
/proc/sys/fs/xfs/xfsbufd_centisecs     = (not available)

+++ Storage Devices
/dev/sda:
          Model     = ST750LX003-1AC154                       
          Firmware  = HPM1    
          APM Level = 254
          Status    = active/idle
          scheduler = deadline


+++ SATA Aggressive Link Power Management
/sys/class/scsi_host/host0/link_power_management_policy  = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host1/link_power_management_policy  = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host2/link_power_management_policy  = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host3/link_power_management_policy  = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host4/link_power_management_policy  = max_performance
/sys/class/scsi_host/host5/link_power_management_policy  = max_performance

+++ PCIe Active State Power Management
/sys/module/pcie_aspm/parameters/policy = default (using bios preferences)

+++ Intel Graphics
/sys/module/i915/parameters/powersave        =  1 (enabled)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/i915_enable_rc6  = (not available)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/i915_enable_fbc  = (not available)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/lvds_downclock   =  0 (disabled)
/sys/module/i915/parameters/semaphores       = -1 (use per-chip default)

+++ Radeon Graphics
/sys/class/drm/card1/device/power_method = profile
/sys/class/drm/card1/device/power_profile = default

+++ Wireless
bluetooth = on
wifi      = on
wwan      = none (no device)

wlan0(iwlwifi): power management = off

+++ Audio
/sys/module/snd_hda_intel/parameters/power_save            = 0
/sys/module/snd_hda_intel/parameters/power_save_controller = N

+++ Battery Status
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/manufacturer                   =  Hewlett-Packard 
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/model_name                     = 5600
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/cycle_count                    = (not supported)
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/energy_full_design             =  62160 [mWh]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/energy_full                    =  51959 [mWh]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/energy_now                     =  51960 [mWh]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/power_now                      =      0 [mW]
/sys/class/power_supply/BAT0/status                         = Unknown

+++ Runtime Power Management
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:00.0/power/control = on   (0x060000 Host bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:01.0/power/control = on   (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:02.0/power/control = on   (0x030000 VGA compatible controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:16.0/power/control = on   (0x078000 Communication controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1a.0/power/control = on   (0x0c0320 USB controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1b.0/power/control = on   (0x040300 Audio device)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.0/power/control = on   (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.1/power/control = on   (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.2/power/control = on   (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1c.3/power/control = on   (0x060400 PCI bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1d.0/power/control = on   (0x0c0320 USB controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.0/power/control = on   (0x060100 ISA bridge)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.2/power/control = on   (0x010601 SATA controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:00:1f.3/power/control = on   (0x0c0500 SMBus)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:01:00.0/power/control = auto (0x030000 VGA compatible controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:07:00.0/power/control = on   (0x020000 Ethernet controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:0d:00.0/power/control = on   (0x028000 Network controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:13:00.0/power/control = on   (0xff0000 Unassigned class [ff00])
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:13:00.1/power/control = on   (0x080500 SD Host controller)
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:19:00.0/power/control = on   (0x0c0330 USB controller)

+++ USB
tlp usb autosuspend = enabled
tlp usb blacklist   = (not configured)

Bus 002 Device 004 ID 8086:0189 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Intel Corp.  (btusb)
Bus 002 Device 003 ID 046d:c52b control = on,   autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Logitech, Inc. Unifying Receiver (usbhid)
Bus 002 Device 002 ID 8087:0024 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub (hub)
Bus 002 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0002 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub (hub)
Bus 004 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0003 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub (hub)
Bus 003 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0002 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub (hub)
Bus 001 Device 004 ID 5986:02ac control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Acer, Inc  (uvcvideo)
Bus 001 Device 003 ID 138a:0018 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Validity Sensors, Inc. Fingerprint scanner (no driver)
Bus 001 Device 002 ID 8087:0024 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub (hub)
Bus 001 Device 001 ID 1d6b:0002 control = auto, autosuspend_delay_ms =  2000 -- Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub (hub)

+++ Suggestions
* Install ethtool to disable Wake On LAN (WOL)
* Install smartmontools for disk drive health info
It does look like there are separate settings for WLAN on bat compared to AC and power management is enabled on pcie and then there is this
/sys/bus/pci/devices/0000:0d:00.0/power/control = on (0x028000 Network controller)
I would bet this is the wireless card


I was thinking you said this was disabled, is there any sign of TLP in dmesg

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dmesg | grep -i tlp
I have the same wifi card in my Dell and couldn't get it to disconnect downloading from the internet
Felony

Re: Mint 17 wifi issues vs 16

Post by Felony »

Forgive my ignorance, but what am I looking for when I use:

dmesg | grep -i tlp

All I get is a return to a prompt. I see no output.
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