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8192cu
Workaround for dropping connection because power save.

[ 1139.170000] rtl8192c_dm_RF_Saving: RF_Normal [ 1139.170000] rtl8192c_set_FwPwrMode_cmd: Mode = 1, SmartPS = 2 [ 1139.850000] rtw_set_ps_mode: Busy Traffic, Leave 802.11 power save.. [ 1139.850000] rtl8192c_set_FwPwrMode_cmd: Mode = 0, SmartPS = 0 [ 1141.170000] rtl8192c_dm_RF_Saving: RF_Save [ 1145.170000] rtw_set_ps_mode: Enter 802.11 power save mode...

To fix the problem create a file /etc/modprobe.d/8192cu.conf with the following contents: options 8192cu rtw_power_mgnt=0 rtw_enusbss=0