Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 19:03:10 -0400 From: Carmel <carmel_ny@hotmail.com> To: FreeBSD <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Linksys-E4200 Wireless N-router Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP57F7395BA99048CC1F59B193A40@phx.gbl> In-Reply-To: <BANLkTikrEXmYQOK49urePOCe1hzEn33aKA@mail.gmail.com> References: <BLU0-SMTP822D4E4CF029F1BA9770C993A40@phx.gbl> <BANLkTindDGJ4JxBzgjY434LY%2B15ywU0Maw@mail.gmail.com> <BLU0-SMTP20121C52B6CB6F4D37FE7ED93A40@phx.gbl> <BANLkTikS6mFSnrJf0xsThg8s7cAhP1VLhw@mail.gmail.com> <BANLkTikrEXmYQOK49urePOCe1hzEn33aKA@mail.gmail.com>
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On Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:19:16 -0500 Bryan H. <lists@galador.org> articulated: > 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 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. __________________________________________________________________
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