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481	Support for IEEE802.11 wireless networking (a.k.a. WiFi)	Jiri Svoboda		"IEEE802.11 (commonly referred to as ""!WiFi"") is a popular standard for 802-compatible wireless networking. The wireless adapters come in different forms:
  * on-board (Intel)
  * PCI card
  * USB device

almost every laptop, smartphone or tablet has one, including the !OpenMoko FreeRunner.

We should add support for at least one 802.11 adapter to start with. A good choice is an adapter that is
  * readily available for buying
  * not excessively expensive
  * supported by at least one of the open-source *BSD variants
  * does not require non-redistributable firmware

For example
  * [http://www.alza.cz/edimax-ew-7811un-d187195.htm Edimax EW-7811Un] miniature USB adapter supported by [http://www.daemon-systems.org/man/urtwn.4.html NetBSD urtwn driver] (needs redist. FW)

[wiki:DeveloperDocs/IEEE802_11 More materials on IEEE802_11]"	enhancement	new	major		helenos/net/other	mainline