Try to compile ath9k driver following this procedure on ubuntu forums. Not all models can be flashed with custom gpl software at this time, see the openwrt web for latest information. How to enable the ath9k wireless driver on ubuntu lucid 10. Anyways, he said that i needed to install a special driver for it and while i was trying to install it the instruction told me to uninstal the previous driver but the installation of the new driver didnt work, so now im stuck with no wireless drivers on my netbook. Okay i have been having the same problem and i think i figured it out i think it is getting excessive power causing it to transmit more errors but i. Table of known aps with ath9k cards warning of practicality. How to enable the ath9k wireless driver on ubuntu lucid. How to resolve wireless disconnect problem in atheros ath9k. I purchased an hp laptop with the qualcomm atheros ar9565 qcwb335 wireless adapter. I only installed ubuntu a couple of weeks ago but my friend showed me how to use aircrack. I know its bit old question, but this solution bellow may help other people stuck with ath9k driver on acer laptops. I understand that this adapter is currently not supported on ubuntu 12. Comparison of opensource wireless drivers wikipedia. Wireless network cards for computers require control software to make them function firmware.
Ppa list is as follows both laptops up to date via update manager. To enable ath9k, you must first enable mac80211 through make menuconfig when compiling your kernel. However, all of these routers have been identified to use supported atheros 11n radio chips. Nitos also offers a precompiled version of ath9k driver under 2. I have installed ubuntu along with windows 7 on a 64bit laptop.