cd 2009_0820_RT2870_Linux_STA_V2.2.0.0 patch -p1 < rt2870-2.6.31.patch Then compile and install according to the directions. You still need to blacklist rt2800usb. In my case I also had to add rt2870 to /etc/modules, and the following to /etc/rc.local:
# hack for wireless ifconfig ra0 up pkill NetworkManager Not sure why the nm isn't bringing up the interface on its own (was the same with 2.6.28). -- Karmic RC tries to load rt2870sta AND rt2800usb. Results in no WiFi https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/460323 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs