Re: [PATCH] ap: implement pre-scanning to "unlock" frequencies

Hi James,

On 5/19/25 9:39 AM, James Prestwood wrote:
> Some drivers/hardware are more strict about limiting use of
> certain frequencies on startup until the regulatory domain has
> been set. For most cards the only way to set the regulatory domain
> is to scan and see BSS's nearby that advertise the country they
> reside in.
> 
> This is particularly important for AP mode since AP's are always
> emitting radiation from beacons and will not start until the desired
> frequency is both enabled and allows IR. To make this process
> seamless in IWD we will first check that the desired frequency is
> enabled/IR and if not issue a scan to (hopefully) get the regulatory
> domain set.
> ---
>   src/ap.c | 86 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>   1 file changed, 86 insertions(+)
> 

Applied, thanks.

Regards,
-Denis