Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 18:18:52 +0200 From: Milan Obuch <freebsd-net@dino.sk> To: freebsd-net@freebsd.org Cc: Sam Leffler <sam@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: MSI Wind Notebook's network interfaces Message-ID: <200809061818.52700.freebsd-net@dino.sk> In-Reply-To: <48C2A52F.1080705@freebsd.org> References: <200809050945.09276.freebsd-net@dino.sk> <200809060843.35213.freebsd-net@dino.sk> <48C2A52F.1080705@freebsd.org>
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On Saturday 06 September 2008 17:43:43 Sam Leffler wrote: [ snip ] > > Hm, I downloaded install CDs for NetBSD-4.0 and OpenBSD-4.3, and they do > > not show working wireless interface/no driver attached. How did you try > > it? Do you have any reference, alternatively? > > > > Wireless interface is not top priority for me at a moment, but if it were > > not too hard, I will try. > > > > My notebook is Wind U100 series... is yours similar or perhaps the same? > > rtw supports only an old 11b only part. If you've really got a RealTek > wireless part in this laptop then it's not supported by any bsd driver I > know of. There's a linux driver of unknown quality that someone can use > to build a bsd driver but given how cheap wireless parts are your best > bet is to just replace the card. > Unfortunately, I will not be allowed to do it until warranty expires... but it's not top priority for me. Judging from Windows driver, this card is b/g capable, so no luck now. No trouble, I need other things get working. Regards, Milan
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