How do I get wireless working on an ASUS Notebook U56E?

Question

On version 11.04 Ubuntu I have access to my Wifi, but after I upgrade to 11.10, I can never get wifi at all. If I'm wired then it works, but if I'm not then it doesnt work.

Answer 1

For 12.04 and 11.10

I had the same problem with the same computer enter these commands and it will be solved.

sudo modprobe -r iwlagn
sudo modprobe iwlagn bt_coex_active=0

If it worked you need to make it permanent.

To make the change permanent:

gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwl.conf

Copy/paste this line into the new file:

options iwlagn bt_coex_active=0

Save and quit.

After you do this you will experience very slow internet connection but it can be solved by making iwlag not use n and it can be done with these commands.

sudo rmmod -f iwlagn
sudo modprobe iwlagn 11n_disable=1

if you see it made a difference once again you must make it perminent..

gksu gedit /etc/modprobe.d/iwlagn-disable11n.conf
options iwlagn 11n_disable=1

Save and quit. And thats all

Thank you WBMachinery for this.

Bug report:

• https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/876147

Answer 2

found this buried deep in bug report:

create /etc/modprobe.d/iwl.conf with the following:

#!/bin/sh
options iwlwifi bt_coex_active=0

or

#!/bin/sh
options iwlagn bt_coex_active=0

the second one worked for me