https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/577114
Switch the laptop into Suspend mode and wake it up again. Then do a
# sudo rmmod ath9k
# sudo modprobe ath9k
Then wireless is available and connects automatically. Bluetooth is also available. Everything works fine then.
Не самый удобный способ включения wi-fi :), можно ли это побороть?