Hey - does anyone have the steps for recreating the problem?
I have a 2006 MBP with an Atheros 5424: 2.1.14.5 - but I'm currently not experiencing problems. My router is using WPA2, and it occasionally "forgets" the password, even though it's saved in my system keychain. Is that what this is all about?
The problems I had were all in coffeeshops and with older routers, it would either refuse to associate with the AP whatsoever, or I couldn't get an IP address (i.e. it was associated, but couldn't receive any data including the DHCP ACK)
I agree. The OP of the article on apple did a good job of figuring this out. I have the same issues, and same drivers (though I'm not on a Pro) so I'm going through this and will test out tonight. The wireless has been so flakey in this system I've considered buying a new PCI wireless adapter (if possible in this laptop) or just ditching the macbook and buying something better.
I almost feel like Apple isn't addressing the issue because its the older laptops that have the issue and they'd rather we buy the new awesome so they can stop dealing with our old hardware. But thats probably paranoia and more a statement of what I think about Apple management these days.
I'm having roughly the same issue on a mid-2010 MBP. Unless they're announcing new laptops immediately, it's unlikely that they're deliberately screwing people over.
First of all, the solution isn't mine - not taking credit for it.
Second, the solution is specific for the Atheros firmware. Not sure about how good it works for the Broadcom firmware. I'm checking it anyway (I have the latter).
I have the Broadcom as well, so holler with your results. The dropping out only happens to me at home, not at work, so I'll give it a try in 8 or so hours.
I have a 2006 MBP with an Atheros 5424: 2.1.14.5 - but I'm currently not experiencing problems. My router is using WPA2, and it occasionally "forgets" the password, even though it's saved in my system keychain. Is that what this is all about?