Translations:Wi-Fi/37/en
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| WiFi device | Driver | Firmware | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atheros AR9271 & AR7010 | ath9k_htc | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | |
| Broadcom 43xx wireless support | b43 / b43legacy | sys-firmware/b43-firmware | Aircrack-ng ready, most probably the best choice when a bcm43xx device is supported |
| Broadcom PCIe and SDIO/USB devices | brcmsmac / brcmfmac | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | Lacks powersaving, LED support and other features |
| Broadcom 43xx wireless support | wl | net-wireless/broadcom-sta | Proprietary, no AP or Monitor modes, Comparison of bcm43xx drivers |
| Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG | ipw2200 | sys-firmware/ipw2200-firmware | |
| Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG/BG | iwlegacy | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | |
| Intel Wireless WiFi 4965AGN | iwl4965 | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | |
| All other Intel Wireless devices | iwlwifi | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | See the iwlwifi article for detailed instructions. |
| Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174 | ath10k_pci | ath10k-firmware | See Qualcomm_Atheros_QCA6174#Firmware |
| Ralink/MediaTek USB devices | e.g. rt2800usb | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | |
| Realtek RTL8191SE & RTL8192SE | rtl8192se | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | |
| Realtek 8723AU/8723BU/8191EU/8192EU/8188EU/8188RU | rtl8xxxu | sys-kernel/linux-firmware | May need the CONFIG_RTL8XXXU_UNTESTED kernel option to find all devices. Only those verified by kernel developers are enabled by default. |