[NTLUG:Discuss] wireless usb/card for openSUSE

[Stuart Johnston]

Manufacturers don't specify the chipset used in a particular model 
because they will often change the chipset without changing the model 
number.

You can often find lists of compatible devices associated with a 
particular driver although they may not be very up to date.

http://ralink.rapla.net/

Another tactic is check product reviews that mention Linux 
compatibility.  For example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127081

But, keep in mind that the product you buy could be a different revision 
than the one someone else found to be compatible.



Monty Shinn wrote:
> Greetings.
> 
> I am looking for a compatible USB network device to use with openSUSE. 
> I have found on the web which chipsets openSUSE likes, but I can't find 
> any reference that shows what actual products uses the preferred chipsets.
> 
> I have a 32bit pci slot available if needed, but prefer usb.
> 
> Any thoughts or recommendations will be appreciated.
> 
> SUSE 11.x
> 
> web reference:  http://en.opensuse.org/Wireless_network_card
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Monty
> 
> ps:  I have looked at a few manufacturers sites, specifically 3Com, 
> Intel and D-link, but none seem to specify the chipset used in a given 
> device.
> 
> ms
> 
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