Why there is no Bluetooth modules in firmwares with 2.6 kernel?

[pleha]

Hi,
There is plenty tutorials how to run Bluetooth dongle on firmwares with 2.4 kernel (1.9.2.7-d).
Of course they have proper kernel modules.

1.9.2.7-d branch is now deprecated, and the whole effort is put to 2.6 firmwares (1.9.2.7-rtn), but 1.9.2.7-rtn is no longer complied with bluetooth modules.

I checked both http://code.google.com/p/wl500g and http://wpte.kicks-ass.net firmwares.

Anyone know why?

[ryzhov_al]

Because its untested and my tests (http://www.wl500g.info/showpost.php?p=229387&postcount=40) is not enough.

The sooner it will be tested, the sooner we include it in the modules archive.

[pleha]

Thanks for your reply.

I'm not sure that forum is right place to share my thoughts, but I will try.

In my opinion there is some inconsistency in firmware developers actions:
- 2.4 branch is now discontinued - ok I understand, newer kernel is, without doubts, right direction of development. And probably maintenace of two branches was too difficult.
- 2.6 has much more possibilities, mabe faster, more stable, has better architecture.
- But current firmwares lacks some functionallity that existed in 2.4 branch. As you write - because not all has been tested.
- I understand the need of properly tested components of software, but I also know much Open Source Community can help with tests. It is one of the main benefit.
- But when there is no functionallity available to test (because it is not tested yet) then there is no place to help - then you can't use community to improve software.

I know, that missing modules can be compiled in by users, but not every user has knowledge/time to do it, and by this should not be excluded as valuable tester.

I suggest to separate functinallity to this tested - and untested, but also available to users ie.: modules.tar.gz, and modules-untested.tar.gz.

[ryzhov_al]

- I understand the need of properly tested components of software, but I also know much Open Source Community can help with tests.Please note, that "much Open Source Community can help with tests" Bluetooth Modules for now is... you.
So lets make a some sort of deal: I make all necessary modules for you,
You'll do detailed tests,
And if it will be successful tests, we will try to include those modules in a next release.

[pleha]

I can't promise, that I make detailed, complette test, because I don't have comprehensive knowledge. But I will try to make test of connectivity, and stability from unexperienced user point of view.

Of course I will describe my trial - to other users can (I am convinced they exist).

Maybe this start valuable discussion.

[ryzhov_al]

Please, write your routers model and firmware version.

[pleha]

I use 1.9.2.7-rtn-r3702 from http://code.google.com/p/wl500g on asus 500gp v.1.

[ryzhov_al]

This file replaces modules-1.9.2.7-rtn-r3702-MIPS32r1.tgz from download page. It includes all tested plus bluetooth modules. Please, let me know when you download it. After then, i delete that file.

$ cd /opt
$ wget http://.../modules-1.9.2.7-rtn-r3702-MIPS32r1.tgz
$ tar -xzvf ./modules-1.9.2.7-rtn-r3702-MIPS32r1.tgz
$ modprobe bluetooth
And so on.

[pleha]

Ok, I downloaded

[MercuryV]

Of course I will describe my trial - to other users can (I am convinced they exist).
Maybe this start valuable discussion.
Is your trial came to the end?

[pleha]

Is your trial came to the end?

I tried, but without full success.
What I achieved: the router with BT is visible from other devices and other devices can discover router with BT.
But I didn't manage to run and test any service on router.

[ryzhov_al]

What I achieved: the router with BT is visible from other devices and other devices can discover router with BT.It seems a BT-modules works well.
Now you may try to configure a userspace part - dbus, hci and so on. Try to translate my post (http://wl500g.info/showthread.php?3681-Bluetooth&p=229093#post229093) with translate.google.com.