Re: [Madwifi-users] Cross compilation error

[Oran B. <ora...@gm...>]

Hi All,

I've been testing the Madwifi driver for some time in Adhoc (IBSS) and AP /
Sta modes.
For my latest tests I used the trunk version (rev 3408).
I have DLink cards using a 5212 chipset.

I did numerous throughput tests and found out that Adhoc will always give
lower throughput than Ap / Sta mode.
In order to understand this issue I:
1. Fixed the rate (54 Mbits for example) to avoid the rate module.
2. Disabled AP background scanning.
3. Disabled any driver / hardware optimization (AR, XR, Turbo, FF, Burst,
Compression).
4. Used a fixed channel that is clear (can't hear any other Sta / AP's)
5. Used a simple setup of 2 PC's connecting to each other.

The difference after all this is about 30% (16-17 Mbits in Adhoc mode vs.
20-21 Mbits in AP / Sta mode).

I looked in the protocol specification and I can't see a reason for this
performance issue.

Can someone explain this situation?
Is it protocol related, implementation related or a bug?
I am willing to test the driver with other options / patches to see if it
makes a difference.


Thanks for your time,
Oran.