[Solved] AX211 intel wifi adapter does not work. it is down no matter what i do.

[afzv]

Hi, I am a beginner and I recently installed debian 12 in a laptop.

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                              Memory: 2294MiB / 15689MiB 

with ax211 intel wifi adapter but I have been unable to connect to wifi, this is the output of ip link show.

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wlo1: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST> mtu 1500 qdisc noop state DOWN mode DEFAULT group default qlen 1000.

I have done all the commands available to put wlo1 up but it has not worked.
this is the dmesg.

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sudo dmesg | grep iwlwifi
[    3.516907] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: enabling device (0000 -> 0002)
[    3.518843] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Detected crf-id 0x400410, cnv-id 0x1080800 wfpm id 0x80000020
[    3.518855] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: PCI dev 7e40/0094, rev=0x441, rfid=0x2010d000
[    3.522697] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: direct-loading firmware iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf-a0-86.ucode
[    3.535556] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: api flags index 2 larger than supported by driver
[    3.535581] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: TLV_FW_FSEQ_VERSION: FSEQ Version: 0.0.3.90
[    3.536051] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[    3.536109] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[    3.536137] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: loaded firmware version 86.fb5c9aeb.0 ma-b0-gf-a0-86.ucode op_mode iwlmvm
[    3.795334] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Detected Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz, REV=0x441
[    3.806519] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WRT: Invalid buffer destination
[    3.971883] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Not valid error log pointer 0x0027B0C0 for RT uCode
[    3.971946] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WFPM_UMAC_PD_NOTIFICATION: 0x1f
[    3.971955] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WFPM_LMAC2_PD_NOTIFICATION: 0x1f
[    3.971961] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WFPM_AUTH_KEY_0: 0x80
[    3.971968] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: CNVI_SCU_SEQ_DATA_DW9: 0x0
[    3.972248] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: direct-loading firmware iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf-a0.pnvm
[    3.972365] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: loaded PNVM version ce1a5094
[    3.972703] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: RFIm is deactivated, reason = 4
[    3.987796] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Detected RF GF, rfid=0x2010d000
[    4.055389] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: base HW address: e8:c8:29:99:7e:42
[    4.068145] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: iwlmvm doesn't allow to disable HW crypto, check swcrypto module parameter
[    4.070473] iwlwifi 0000:00 :14.3 wlo1: renamed from wlan0

These are the final files of what I have done already.

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cat iwlmvm.conf
options iwlmvm power_scheme=1
cat iwlwifi.conf 
options iwlwifi swcrypto=1 11n_disable=0

I have installed firmware-iwlwifi_20230625-2_all.deb
I have tried to execute

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sudo modprobe -r iwlwifi
modprobe: FATAL: Module iwlwifi is in use, and I cant find what is using this module.
after changing the iwlwifi.conf to this 
cat /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf
options iwlwifi  11n_disable=0

this is the dmesg output.

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[    3.450750] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: enabling device (0000 -> 0002)
[    3.452455] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Detected crf-id 0x400410, cnv-id 0x1080800 wfpm id 0x80000020
[    3.452467] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: PCI dev 7e40/0094, rev=0x441, rfid=0x2010d000
[    3.459816] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: direct-loading firmware iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf-a0-86.ucode
[    3.465631] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: api flags index 2 larger than supported by driver
[    3.465648] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: TLV_FW_FSEQ_VERSION: FSEQ Version: 0.0.3.90
[    3.465977] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[    3.466002] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: failed to load iwl-debug-yoyo.bin (-2)
[    3.466012] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: loaded firmware version 86.fb5c9aeb.0 ma-b0-gf-a0-86.ucode op_mode iwlmvm
[    3.722644] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Detected Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz, REV=0x441
[    3.733405] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WRT: Invalid buffer destination
[    3.898555] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Not valid error log pointer 0x0027B0C0 for RT uCode
[    3.898623] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WFPM_UMAC_PD_NOTIFICATION: 0x1f
[    3.898632] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WFPM_LMAC2_PD_NOTIFICATION: 0x1f
[    3.898637] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: WFPM_AUTH_KEY_0: 0x80
[    3.898643] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: CNVI_SCU_SEQ_DATA_DW9: 0x0
[    3.898885] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: firmware: direct-loading firmware iwlwifi-ma-b0-gf-a0.pnvm
[    3.898950] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: loaded PNVM version ce1a5094
[    3.899447] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: RFIm is deactivated, reason = 4
[    3.914551] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: Detected RF GF, rfid=0x2010d000
[    3.981894] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3: base HW address: e8:c8:29:99:7e:42
[    3.996377] iwlwifi 0000:00:14.3 wlo1: renamed from wlan0

In some forums I have read that it is necesary to configure the kernel but I dont feel that option correct for me in this moment because I really dont know how to do that.
I have been some days with this issue and I don't know what else to do.
Thanks for your time,

[kc1di]

Please list the output of these command:

sudo rfkill list

Then install inxi sudo apt install inxi once installed issue this command.
inxi -Nn
List results.

[Aki]

Hello,

You computer is equipped with a Intel Ultra 7 155H CPU that is a "formerly Meteor Lake" [1].

According to the Debian Bug Tracking System (DBTS), the error message "Not valid error log pointer 0x0027B0C0 for RT uCode" in your dmesg log is a firmware error and it is cited in the following bug report:

• Debian Bug report logs - #1072108 linux-image-amd64: Enable CONFIG_PINCTRL_METEORLAKE

This bug has been fixed in the kernel version 6.9.2-1~exp1 currently in Debian Experimental.

Before attempting to upgrade the kernel, I would suggest you try modifying the /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf file:

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options iwlwifi swcrypto=1 11n_disable=1

Then, run the command:

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sudo update-initramfs -u

Then, reboot.

See also [2].

Hope this helps.

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[1] Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H
[2] Intel Wireless WiFi Link, Wireless-N, Advanced-N, Ultimate-N devices

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a) please use code tags to include logs or commands in the body of text messages; I modified for you the first post.
b) moved to "Hardware" sub-forum.

[afzv]

Please list the output of these command:

sudo rfkill list

Then install inxi sudo apt install inxi once installed issue this command.
inxi -Nn
List results.

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sudo rfkill list
[sudo] contraseña para af: 
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
	Soft blocked: yes
	Hard blocked: no
2: hci0: Bluetooth
	Soft blocked: no
	Hard blocked: no
inxi -Nn

Network:
  Device-1: Intel driver: iwlwifi
  IF: wlo1 state: down mac: e8:c8:29:99:7e:42
  Device-2: Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
    driver: r8169
  IF: enp2s0 state: up speed: 1000 Mbps duplex: full mac: d8:43:ae:7a:8e:ec

thanks a lot, it keeps down after those actions, if you have any suggestions I'd appreciate.
Thanks for your time.

[afzv]

Hello,

You computer is equipped with a Intel Ultra 7 155H CPU that is a "formerly Meteor Lake" [1].

According to the Debian Bug Tracking System (DBTS), the error message "Not valid error log pointer 0x0027B0C0 for RT uCode" in your dmesg log is a firmware error and it is cited in the following bug report:

• Debian Bug report logs - #1072108 linux-image-amd64: Enable CONFIG_PINCTRL_METEORLAKE

This bug has been fixed in the kernel version 6.9.2-1~exp1 currently in Debian Experimental.

Before attempting to upgrade the kernel, I would suggest you try modifying the /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf file:

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options iwlwifi swcrypto=1 11n_disable=1

Then, run the command:

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sudo update-initramfs -u

Then, reboot.

See also [2].

Hope this helps.

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[1] Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H
[2] Intel Wireless WiFi Link, Wireless-N, Advanced-N, Ultimate-N devices

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note:
a) please use code tags to include logs or commands in the body of text messages; I modified for you the first post.
b) moved to "Hardware" sub-forum.

Hi, I did everything and nothing worked.
Even I updated the kernel to version 6.9.2-1~exp1

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uname -r 
6.9-amd64

If you have any suggestion I would appreciate.
Thanks for your time

[bbbhltz]

Try...

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rfkill unblock all

as root

[afzv]

Try...

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rfkill unblock all

as root

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rfkill list
0: hci0: Bluetooth
	Soft blocked: no
	Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
	Soft blocked: no
	Hard blocked: no

the soft blocked is no now but it keeps down the module. Thanks a lot.

[afzv]

Hi, I just could solve this issue,
the problem was in this file.

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cat /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf
[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile

[ifupdown]
managed=true

[wslo1]
wifi.scan-rand-mac-address=no

the middle part was

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[ifupdown]
managed=false

I changed that and it was possible to configure wifi in networkmanager interface.

If somebody knows how to change to solved this issue I appreciate to tell me.
Thanks a lot for your time.

[Aki]

If somebody knows how to change to solved this issue I appreciate to tell me.
Thanks a lot for your time.

You can mark the discussion as "solved" by manually adding the text tag "[Solved]" to the beginning of the subject of the first post, e.g.:

[Solved] ax211 intel wifi adapter does not work. it is down no matter what i do.

Happy Debian !

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EDIT: from NETWORKMANAGER.CONF(5) manual page:

[..]
IFUPDOWN SECTION

This section contains ifupdown-specific options and thus only has effect when using the ifupdown plugin.

managed
If set to true, then interfaces listed in /etc/network/interfaces are managed by NetworkManager. If set to false, then any interface listed in /etc/network/interfaces will be ignored by NetworkManager. Remember that NetworkManager controls the default route, so because the interface is ignored, NetworkManager may assign the default route to some other interface.

The default value is false.