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From: Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com>
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Subject: Re: ath(4) hardware support list
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On Thu, 12 Apr 2012, Adrian Chadd wrote:

> On 12 April 2012 06:07, Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com> wrote:
>> I'd like to add a list of Atheros supported card part numbers to ath(4).
>> Why?  Because it's really hard for a user to tell whether a given card is
>> supported or not before buying.  Testing before buying is often impossible.
>>
>> There are two forms of part numbers, for example, AR5BXB63 and AR5008.
>>
>> Is there a practical way to generate this list other than testing?
>
> I've started one. It's in the wiki.
>
> http://wiki.freebsd.org/dev/ath(4)

Excellent!  Is it feasible to add card model numbers of the AR5BXB or 
AR5BHB form?  Those are useful when looking for a replacement card.

Another column for branded model numbers ("Linksys XXX123") would be 
good also.

Is there another table for 802.11b/g-only cards?
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