ath(4) hardware support list
Warren Block
wblock at wonkity.com
Thu Apr 12 19:25:18 UTC 2012
On Thu, 12 Apr 2012, Adrian Chadd wrote:
> On 12 April 2012 06:07, Warren Block <wblock at 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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