...These adapters could be internal (like those built into laptops or desktop motherboards) or external (such as USB Wi-Fi dongles). Specifically, the driver is commonly associated with devices that use certain chipsets, like those made by companies such as Realtek, Atheros, Ralink, or Broadcom.
Workaround for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL and clones) version 5.x series with Atheros AR9285 and AR9287 (and similar) wireless adapters. Mitigates failure to connect to wireless access point.