Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 17:40:10 -0800 From: Adrian Chadd <adrian@freebsd.org> To: Waitman Gobble <uzimac@da3m0n8t3r.com> Cc: "freebsd-wireless@freebsd.org" <freebsd-wireless@freebsd.org>, Colin Percival <cperciva@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: recommended usb wifi device? Message-ID: <CAJ-VmonWerGieWbKdSX9dBzJxY4xtzVf%2B8dci0f1h%2Bom19RoUA@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <52F18DB5.70407@da3m0n8t3r.com> References: <52F16122.9010106@freebsd.org> <CAN48zx=d1tQV-TJQnnQ%2BknvxtMxZZzv5n=1eJOMSsenr6OJQmA@mail.gmail.com> <52F17F60.8040900@da3m0n8t3r.com> <52F18C00.2030706@freebsd.org> <52F18DB5.70407@da3m0n8t3r.com>
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I promise I'll write a 7260 driver soon. if it's not done by bsdcan, twist my arm. -a On 4 February 2014 17:02, Waitman Gobble <uzimac@da3m0n8t3r.com> wrote: > 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 > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-wireless@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-wireless > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-wireless-unsubscribe@freebsd.org"
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