--- In Jason Stahls <> wrote:
>
> On 8/17/2010 3:00 PM, phreakuencies wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I've been using 2.6.34 (with matt's patches) for a few weeks and I have a
> > recurrent problem with my ts7250.
> > The problem is that I can't seem to reliably use any usb gadget (I tried a
> > wifi card and a webcam) without suffering a reboot eventually. I suspect of
> > a power supply problem since I saw sometimes (not always) a problem were
> > the board would reboot repeatedly (even without reaching the 2.6 kernel
> > which I boot after 2.4 with bootload) until I disconnected the wifi device.
> >
> > Also, this same wifi device was previously used with the on-board 2.4
> > kernel without these reboots (the 2GB thumbdrive was also present at that
> > moment).
> >
> > Could it then be a power supply problem? Should I suspect a kernel problem?
> > How can I check what is actually going on?
>
> I would start with finding a higher current power supply, 5A should be
> enough to run anything you attach to it. Others have also bypassed the
> onboard 5v supply to the USB ports and run them directly off a external
> 5v supply.
You could also try using a powered USB hub to attach the wifi & thumbdrive,
before you go start modifying the hardware.
regards, ........ Charlie
>
> --
> Jason Stahls
>
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