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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?
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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
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