Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:02:45 -0800 From: Waitman Gobble <uzimac@da3m0n8t3r.com> To: Colin Percival <cperciva@freebsd.org>, freebsd-wireless@freebsd.org Subject: Re: recommended usb wifi device? Message-ID: <52F18DB5.70407@da3m0n8t3r.com> In-Reply-To: <52F18C00.2030706@freebsd.org> References: <52F16122.9010106@freebsd.org> <CAN48zx=d1tQV-TJQnnQ%2BknvxtMxZZzv5n=1eJOMSsenr6OJQmA@mail.gmail.com> <52F17F60.8040900@da3m0n8t3r.com> <52F18C00.2030706@freebsd.org>
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On 2/4/2014 4:55 PM, Colin Percival wrote: > On 02/04/14 16:01, Waitman Gobble wrote: >> Ralink is a good choice esp. for USB. You might have trouble using other >> supported chipsets which are connected to the USB port. >> >> Also note that the wireless card in the laptop can be replaced for about ten >> bucks. It's typically the easiest thing to replace in a laptop. If you decide to >> swap out your wifi card I'd recommend Atheros. > > I considered that, but I've heard rumours about laptop BIOSes blacklisting > wifi cards from other manufacturers, so I figured a USB device was an easier > solution. > That's a potential issue. I've only seen that happen with HP laptops, but you should research before spending the ten bucks. -- Waitman Gobble San Jose California USA
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