Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:19:16 -0500 From: "Bryan H." <lists@galador.org> To: FreeBSD <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Linksys-E4200 Wireless N-router Message-ID: <BANLkTikrEXmYQOK49urePOCe1hzEn33aKA@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <BANLkTikS6mFSnrJf0xsThg8s7cAhP1VLhw@mail.gmail.com> References: <BLU0-SMTP822D4E4CF029F1BA9770C993A40@phx.gbl> <BANLkTindDGJ4JxBzgjY434LY%2B15ywU0Maw@mail.gmail.com> <BLU0-SMTP20121C52B6CB6F4D37FE7ED93A40@phx.gbl> <BANLkTikS6mFSnrJf0xsThg8s7cAhP1VLhw@mail.gmail.com>
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On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 17:32, Carmel <carmel_ny@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> On Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:00:43 +0300 >> Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> articulated: >> >> > On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 15:54, Carmel <carmel_ny@hotmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > > I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with a >> > > "Linksys-E4200 Wireless N-router" >> > > < >> > > >> http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-E4200-MaximumPerformance-Wirelessn-router_stcVVproductId122703236VVcatId551966VVviewprod.htm?icid=meet-series-e4200-image-btn&src2=meet-eseries-e4200-image-btn >> > > >? >> > > >> > > I know that FreeBSD probably does not support its wireless >> > > functions as it employs 802.11n wireless technology; however, other >> > > than that does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this unit? >> > > >> > > I have a rather old Linksys "WRT150N Wireless" that I am considering >> > > replacing with something more robust. >> > > >> > > I have a mixture of both Windows and FreeBSD machines. I can use the >> > > windows PCs to get the router configured, etcetera and use them and >> > > the printer via a wireless connection. The FreeBSD units will have >> > > to be connected directly unfortunately. >> > > >> > > >> > Look at http://www.freebsd.org/releases/8.2R/hardware.html#WLAN >> > >> > If you identify a WiFi card on that list and install it on your >> > FreeBSD box, then you can connect with wireless! >> >> Odhiambo, please don't CC me. I don't need multiple copies of the same >> post. >> > > Sorry. I hit reply-all and it CCed you. > > >> >> If you look carefully at that list, which by the way I have done >> previously, their are scant few "802.11n" wireless cards listed. The >> few that might work appear to be lower end units. I have Linksys WMP300N >> units installed in my older PCs. The newer units will have the Linksys >> WMP600N installed. They are not listed on the URL listed above. >> > > If it is not listed, there is no guarantee. > > >> At least one of my Laptops has a Intel Centrino Wireless-N1030, 1x2 bgn >> (2.4GHz) + Bluetooth device installed. I am not even sure if that is >> supported, although at the present time I don't require it since it runs >> Windows-7. >> > > You can get the Live DVD and test that quite easily. > > > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > Damn!! > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > If you're just looking for a new router, I would highly recommend the Linksys WRT160NL. I got mine refurbished from Cisco's store[1], and flashed it with dd-wrt[2] (which was incredibly easy, just search for the router in dd-wrt's "router database", and follow the directions), and I'm very satisfied with the performance. Perhaps my only complaint is that the wired ports are not gigabit. Not a major problem for me at the moment, but it may be a deal-breaker for you. [1] http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/outlet/Routers/linksys-WRT160NL-RM-Wirelessn_stcVVproductId89001910VVcatId543906VVviewprod.htm [2] http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index
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