Asus WL-167G with RT73 not recognized
| Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| linux-source-2.6.17 (Ubuntu) |
Won't Fix
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
Bug Description
Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.17
Asus WL-167G USB wireless stick with RT73 isn't recognized by Ubuntu 6.10.
I guess the device IDs are missing in the rt2x00 driver code.
From the Asus linux driver instructions (legacy driver):
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For rt73, please add ASUS IDs (red words) in the rtmp_def.h.
#define RT73_USB_DEVICES { \
...
{USB_DEVICE(
{USB_DEVICE(
...
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The Asus WL-167G can contain multiple different chipsets:
From the Asus linux driver instructions (legacy driver):
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Vendor id predicted driver directory
0B05 1706 rt25USB
0B05 1707 rt25USB
0B05 1723 rt73
0B05 1724 rt73
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The one I have is:
# lsusb
Bus 005 Device 003: ID 0b05:1723 ASUSTek Computer, Inc.
| Leann Ogasawara (leannogasawara) wrote | #1 |
| Changed in linux-source-2.6.17: | |
| status: | New → Won't Fix |
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However, your device should work with the 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon release of Ubuntu. I encourage you to please download and try the new version of Ubuntu from http://