Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 13:53:49 -0500 (CDT) From: Lars Eighner <lars@larseighner.com> To: Fbsd8 <fbsd8@a1poweruser.com> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: driver for cell phone modem Message-ID: <alpine.BSF.2.00.1206071352580.7519@abbf.ynefrvtuareubzr.pbz> In-Reply-To: <4FD0D01A.4080205@a1poweruser.com> References: <4FD0D01A.4080205@a1poweruser.com>
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On Thu, 7 Jun 2012, Fbsd8 wrote: > Running 9.0 and thinking about changing to this verizon model 551L usb > cell phone modem. > http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?\ > item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5632 Your link does not lead to specific information about this device. However, I gather it is a LTE device, which is good because at least some are supported (whereas no WiMax devices are supported). Moreover, the promise of Linux and Mac 10.4+ compatibility seems a positive sign. But I can't find anything that flatly says it will work with FreeBSD. Have you considered a mobile (or base station) hotspot? Since these will connect with up to five wi-fi devices, and you can almost certainly find a dongle that will work with your ethernet card, maybe you should take a look at them. > It's a usb plugin cell modem for internet access. > > Before I go through the purchase and signup process I want to verify > Freebsd has a driver that works with this 4G cell device. -- Lars Eighner http://www.larseighner.com/index.html 8800 N IH35 APT 1191 AUSTIN TX 78753-5266
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