Added to the release notes at <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JauntyJackalope/ReleaseNotes#Setting%20wireless%20regulatory%20domain%20via%20module%20option%20no%20longer%20supported>:
Ubuntu 9.04 enables the CRDA wireless regulatory framework for controlling which wireless channels are usable and visible in a particular location. If you previously had to use the module option similar to that below in /etc/modprobe.d/options to allow access to certain channels in your locality then you may find that wireless will not function at all: * options cfg80211 ieee80211_regdom=EU You should remove this kernel module option on upgrade to Ubuntu 9.04 and use the iw reg command instead. ** Changed in: ubuntu-release-notes Status: New => Fix Released -- Wifi driver will fail to load if regulatory domain set in module options https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/343026 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