From owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Thu Apr 7 23:04:08 2011 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 60E2B106566B for ; Thu, 7 Apr 2011 23:04:08 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from carmel_ny@hotmail.com) Received: from blu0-omc4-s9.blu0.hotmail.com (blu0-omc4-s9.blu0.hotmail.com [65.55.111.148]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 12B2B8FC19 for ; Thu, 7 Apr 2011 23:04:07 +0000 (UTC) Received: from BLU0-SMTP57 ([65.55.111.137]) by blu0-omc4-s9.blu0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.4675); Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:03:13 -0700 X-Originating-IP: [174.109.142.1] X-Originating-Email: [carmel_ny@hotmail.com] Message-ID: Received: from scorpio.seibercom.net ([174.109.142.1]) by BLU0-SMTP57.blu0.hotmail.com over TLS secured channel with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.4675); Thu, 7 Apr 2011 16:03:12 -0700 Received: from scorpio (zeus [192.168.1.1]) (using TLSv1 with cipher DHE-RSA-AES128-SHA (128/128 bits)) (No client certificate requested) (Authenticated sender: carmel_ny@scorpio.seibercom.net) by scorpio.seibercom.net (Postfix) with ESMTPSA id 3Q5KG66jBdz2CG4h for ; Thu, 7 Apr 2011 19:03:10 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 19:03:10 -0400 From: Carmel To: FreeBSD In-Reply-To: References: Organization: seibercom.net X-Mailer: Claws Mail 3.7.8 (GTK+ 2.22.1; amd64-portbld-freebsd8.2) Face: iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAADAAAAAwBAMAAAClLOS0AAAAJFBMVEUeH4oAAI3//v8LDHmw s8gyNZ/b3ej7+vn+/v////+PjIc8Plaj/TnQAAACNElEQVQ4jaXUvW/aQBQAcFtKGZLFT+YY 3D1SR9SKoRMncE3IggU4kicGi1JYOgQwyYrgnLlSzhsoNkTuVJEp+ef6ztiAoV3aJ+QPfufn s987S/5fQvoXYPjztmfc514Ks+5JfGUCfrzt4+VabF+jwEV4DGEXN8N4p16sPLxHX07/V3qX yfF5D2H6K4V8j9NkyAphvkjBembD5PDFk3zeTzP1jcksyaV9w+d4ELmUoOp8N2p8uQVyhTAT uawnKNH2mie5lJp48mscUcbJUvg0mR6APwAoye9AMyWozY4gAh0vcxa5FJ4TKCuODESWtfkB 8AEQSupUXNIYH8FSC2w8X3eMBNbbVJpJ7MgECO5yJ9DUEWCYkzNAlsRsgwLQ1GkWqELbkDOh 1bUzoHagYkNh9MXlK/MQoA42gTxz2bhPM2DJedm8MZx6cNfJgEZJ5cmwPp5FZ/Ye8O2qTrFV dgOrHkZRBoheJiGrRquwAhnQ6GeTePPerWVmQelAQ5lwNqtvQd2lcooAV74/zR1BIRS19fy5 ru+B/8ReW9pYKMPjt609zDaitHHTGOO+Zu7gHvsKE7XbeE1QVuJXomIFuZgUJdXQdhpqEELc /e8RLjfi+cQ01yMdWot8UcCVxEWHEkcUrsDGuhaIEoM9kfgAR6jxHcmEV7tNURAl8KTHN9iF McKGFHGO62O62UMpbmlVuogQ7ndL8zXCiLeBy3xpfrqaXS/+AHDG4o8AvhuPeezD/3xL/hy/ Adjlg2odglF2AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-OriginalArrivalTime: 07 Apr 2011 23:03:12.0857 (UTC) FILETIME=[F875BC90:01CBF577] Subject: Re: Linksys-E4200 Wireless N-router X-BeenThere: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list Reply-To: FreeBSD List-Id: User questions List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:04:08 -0000 On Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:19:16 -0500 Bryan H. articulated: > On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Odhiambo Washington > wrote: > > On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 17:32, Carmel wrote: > > > >> On Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:00:43 +0300 > >> Odhiambo Washington articulated: > >> > >> > On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 15:54, Carmel > >> > 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 What do you gain by flashing it? I did not see anything specific mentioned. This would also undoubtedly void any guarantee on the unit I presume. -- Carmel ✌ carmel_ny@hotmail.com Disclaimer: off-list followups get on-list replies or get ignored. Please do not ignore the "Reply-To" header. __________________________________________________________________