Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:00:32 -0400 From: Nathan Lay <nslay@comcast.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Cc: Jerry <freebsd.user@seibercom.net> Subject: Re: What chipset is the Asus PCE-N13? Message-ID: <4C3B9080.3030203@comcast.net> In-Reply-To: <20100712060310.6543e802@scorpio> References: <4C3A51CE.7050505@comcast.net> <20100712060310.6543e802@scorpio>
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On 07/12/10 06:03, Jerry wrote: > On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:20:46 -0400 > Nathan Lay<nslay@comcast.net> articulated: > > > >> Hi list, >> I can't seem to find anything about this wireless adapter. I am >> thinking about building a mini ITX multipurpose router/thingy and this >> card is cheap and it appears it would fit in the PCIE x4 slot on the ITX >> board I'm thinking of getting. I've read somewhere that it's RT2800 but >> I want to be sure. I see CURRENT supports Asus USB-N13 with it's run(4) >> driver. Looks like I'm SOL on this one. >> >> If it is supported on FreeBSD, then I need to check if I can run hostap >> with it (and if it runs well) ... >> > <http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=isOooTjt0bJAfNzB>; > > Specifications > Network Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n > Interface PCI Express BUS Management Interface > Antenna 2 RP SMA JACK RF connectors > Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz > Operation Channel 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI) > Data Rate * 801.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps > * 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps > * 802.11n: downlink up to 300Mbps, uplink up to 150Mbps(20/40MHz) > > Output Power * 18dBm(b mode) > * 15~18dBm(g mode) > * 13~16dBm(n mode) > > Modulation 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM, DSSS > Management Software AP(Win XP& Vista only) > Xlink Kai( Win XP& Mac OS only) > Utilities > > * Mobile control center - Integrate all tools and indicate real time status information on system tray > * Wireless setting - Diagnose and configure your wireless network settings with on-line trouble shooting feature > * Mobile manager - Support automatic roaming and network reconfiguration between different locations > * Site survey - Explore your wireless networking topology through a handy way > * WPS Wizard - High-speed wireless network is just a few clicks away > > Security 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES WI-Fi alliance WPA, WPA2 > Certifications FCC, CE, IC > Physical Specifications Dimensions: 69.7 x 122 x 4.6 mm (not including the size of Antenna) > Weight:78g > Environmental Specification Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104ºF) > Storage Temperature: -20° to 70° C (-4°F to 158°F) > Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (Non-condensing) > Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH (Non-condensing) > OS Support Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Linux Kernel 2.6.29 (Support Ubuntu 2.6 only) > Package Contents > > * Wireless LAN Adapter *1 > * Support CD *1 > * Dipole Antenna *2 > * Warranty card *1 > * Low Profile Bracket *1 > > > This supports the 'N' standard so finding a fully functioning FreeBSD > driver for it are is probably not possible at this point in time. > FreeBSD has virtually no "n" specification driver support. > > I have a request into their support staff requesting the chip info. I > have had success in the past in getting a reply back from them usually > within 48 hours or less. By the way, did you also contact them > requesting that info? > > No, should I request it? Would that help? mwl(4) supports Wireless N. Unfortunately, that Asus card is the only card I can find that can fit in the Mini ITX system I have in mind. Best Regards, Nathan Lay
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