recommended usb wifi device?

[Waitman Gobble]

On 2/4/2014 2:32 PM, Pedro Flynn wrote:
> Hi Colin,
>
>      I'm very satisfied with the Ralink 3070 based USB devices, which I have
> different models from different manufacturers.
> Though I'm facing some problems that are specific to FreeBSD 10.0 and
> working in access point mode, they work very well both
> in client and access point modes. These devices use the run driver.
>
> best regards,
>
> pflynn
>
>
>
>
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> On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Colin Percival <cperciva at freebsd.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a USB wifi device with a functional driver?
>>
>> I'm looking at getting a new laptop soon but it will probably have an Intel
>> 7260 chipset, so I'm looking for another option for wifi connectivity while
>> we wait for Adrian to write that driver. ;-)
>>
>> --
>> Colin Percival
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Hi,

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.

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Waitman Gobble
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