diff --git a/packages/linux/modprobe.d/ath9k.conf b/packages/linux/modprobe.d/ath9k.conf
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+# /etc/modprobe.d/ath9k.conf: setup modload options for module ath9k.
+# see:
+# http://openelec.tv/forum/28-issue-reports/4644-addons-download-not-working#4778
+
+options ath9k nohwcrypt=1