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JasonZhang

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From: Shanghai, P.R.C

Registered: 2013-02-01

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[solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

Hi,

I'm trying to install Arch Linux in my new laptop Dell Xps 15 9550.
But I've gotten a problem when I try to connect to the wifi.

Though I've noticed this wiki, I still don't know how to solve the problem.

How can I connect to my wifi?
Thank you in advance.

Details Below:

root@archiso ~ # journalctl -xl
brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response for query command
brcmfmac: _brcmf_set_multicast_list: Setting allmulti failed, -52
brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response for query command
brcmfmac: _brcmf_set_multicast_list: Setting BRCMF_C_SET_PROMISC failed, -52
WPA association/authentication failed for interface 'wlp2s0'
Failed to bring the network up for profile 'wl2ps0-mywifi'
netctl@wlp2s0\x2dmywifi.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=1/FAILURE
Failed to start Network for netctl profile wlp2s0-mywifi.

root@archiso ~ # lspci | grep -i broadcom
02:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM43602 802.11ac Wireless LAN Soc (rev 01)

root@archiso ~ # iwconfig
wlp2s0    IEEE 802.11bgn   ESSID:off/any
          Mode:Managed   Access Point: Not-Associated
          Retry short limit: 7   RTS thr:off   Fragment thr:off
          Encryption key:off
          Power Management:off

root@archiso ~ # rfkill list
0: hci0: Bluetooth
    Soft blocked: no
    Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
    Soft blocked: no
    Hard blocked: no

Last edited by JasonZhang (2016-01-15 01:30:19)

Docbroke

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Registered: 2015-06-13

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Re: [solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

Your broadcom card is recognized, so no driver issue. Are you using multiple network managers, like networkmanager/connman etc along with netctl? If so make sure that only one network manager is working.

Last edited by Docbroke (2016-01-12 07:20:03)

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JasonZhang

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From: Shanghai, P.R.C

Registered: 2013-02-01

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Re: [solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

@Docbroke I'm using netctl in archlinux-2016.01.01-dual.iso to start the fresh installation, like `netctl start wlp2s0-mywifi`.

Actually, I change to use archlinux-2015.12.01-dual.iso and the wireless network works fine.

ewaller

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Re: [solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

It looks like you are trying to start netcfg while running from the install environment.   I don't think this is going to work.
What guide are you using for your installation? 
The beginner's guide section on connecting to the internet in the Boot the Installation Medium section is pretty clear that you should be using wifi-menu

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JasonZhang

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Re: [solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

@ewaller No, I was using wifi-menu under install environment, and then netctl start the wireless profile.

I've already installed arch by using archlinux-2015.12.01-dual.iso.

But when I boot up the normal arch, `netctl start wlp2s0-mywifi`, it still prints out:

user@local ~ $ sudo netctl start wlp2s0-mywifi
brcmfmac: brcmf_add_if: ERROR: netdev:wlp2s0 already exists
brcmfmac: brcmf_add_if: ignore IF event

ewaller

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Re: [solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

Okay, I think I see my confusion.  It looks like you rebooted into the install media asked for the journal as root.  That is why I thought we were still in the pre-install state.

Does sudo iw wlp2s0 scan   return a site survey that includes your access point?

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JasonZhang

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Re: [solved]brcmfmac: brcmf_msgbuf_query_dcmd: Timeout on response

@ewaller sorry for the late reply.

Yes, `sudo iw wlp2s0 scan` can return mywifi SSID.

Though I don't do anything important, when I `netctl start wlp2s0-mywifi` on my arch today, it acts normal just like my old laptop without prints out those warnings.