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

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

    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?

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    Because its untested and my tests is not enough.

    The sooner it will be tested, the sooner we include it in the modules archive.
    Last edited by ryzhov_al; 29-01-2012 at 10:46.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pleha View Post
    - 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:
    1. I make all necessary modules for you,
    2. You'll do detailed tests,
    3. And if it will be successful tests, we will try to include those modules in a next release.

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    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.

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    Please, write your routers model and firmware version.

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

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    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.
    Code:
    $ 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.
    Last edited by ryzhov_al; 01-02-2012 at 14:09. Reason: URL deleted

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    Ok, I downloaded

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    Quote Originally Posted by pleha View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MercuryV View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pleha View Post
    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 with translate.google.com.

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