2011-06-15 05:45:02

by chris

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Subject: Most reliable 802.11N chipset /w free firmware/drivers

We're looking to order a large quantity of 802.11N wifi adapters and would
like to ensure a free chipset. Are there any recommendations?

Right now we are looking at AR9170 and AR9002U-2NX. The AR9170 has worked
although not as reliably as we would have liked. The AR9002U-2NX does not
appear to "just work" which may be resolvable. I have a card I am going to
attempt to get working today. I have looked fairly extensively. These seem
to be the only two 802.11N chipsets of which the one is draft that work
with free software systems.

I am also looking for 802.11N chipsets for MiniPCIe and half height.

Chris