Wifi signal strength of any network the adapter is NOT associated with reads as it should. While connected to a network, all wifi utilities report 0 signal strength. Although the signal strength is read as 0, the connection is fine and no packets are being lost.
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Created attachment 377221 [details] 0001-wireless-correctly-report-signal-value-for-IEEE8021.patch
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0178.html