DS WiFi fbsd6

[Fabian Keil]

dick hoogendijk <dick at nagual.st> wrote:

> On 08 Apr Pgold wrote:
> > I don't know about compatibility with FreeBSD, but the Nintendo DS
> > Wi-Fi Adapter only works with the DS, and costs 50USD. For the same
> > 50USD you can buy a simple Wi-Fi router. If the DS Wi-Fi adapter
> > won't work with FreeBSD, i guess you should go with the Wi-Fi
> > router.(I don't know if USB Wi-Fi dongles will work with the DS,
> > gotta check that!)
> > 
> > On 4/8/06, dick hoogendijk <dick at nagual.st> wrote:
> > > Does somebody using freebsd-6.1 have Nintendo's WiFi up and
> > > running for his/her DS?
> 
> OK, this sounds like a better solution. I remember someone's advice
> some time ago to install a wireless networkcard and fiddle with
> bridge(?) This might be an even better solution(?)

On 6.1 you should use if_bridge instead of bridge.
 
> ONE question though: what ath0 based wireless network card(s) work
> flawlessly under fbsd-6.x ? If you guys give me some brands I can
> check the availability of these cards over here (in the Netherlands).
 
I have a D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650 which works without problems
in all supported modes, but you should be aware of the fact that
vendors often change chip sets without changing the name of the product.

Fabian
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