Recommended laptop for FreeBSD 10.2 Xfce workstation?

[Andrew Gould]

The universal wifi adapters were made for older DVD and Blu-ray players
that came with ethernet ports for network access.  Since they are accessed
via ethernet ports using standard networking protocols, not drivers are
needed.  The adapters are configured using a web browser.  They can be
powered via USB port or AC adapter.

Two commonly available (in the USA) models are made by Netgear:  WNCE2001
adn WNCE3001

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/connected-entertainment/gaming-home-theater/WNCE2001.aspx
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/connected-entertainment/gaming-home-theater/WNCE3001.aspx

Have fun!

Andrew



On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 12:37 PM, John McDonnell <mcdonnjd at pcam.org> wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-freebsd-questions at freebsd.org
> [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions at freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Gould
> Subject: Re: Recommended laptop for FreeBSD 10.2 Xfce workstation?
>
> When I have a computer with wifi compatibility issues, I prefer to use the
> universal wifi adapters that attach to ethernet ports rather than usb
> ports.
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Andrew
>
> ------------------
>
> Can you provide some more information on these adapters? Somehow, this is
> the first I've ever heard of them. Are they powered by the Ethernet port or
> do they need to plug into a USB port for power? I'm assuming there has to
> be
> some sort of driver for them in order to provide PSK or 802.1x as well as
> what SSID to connect to?
>
> If you have a link handy to information on them, that would be great. I'm
> going to give Google a try, but my Google-foo isn't always the greatest
> when
> I'm not sure what I'm looking for, so any pointers in the right direction
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
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