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compatible_cards [2009/09/25 21:07] – Fixed typos darkaudaxcompatible_cards [2014/05/15 15:12] – [Determine the chipset] darkaudax
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   *Check the card manufacturers page. Sometimes they say what chipset they use.   *Check the card manufacturers page. Sometimes they say what chipset they use.
   *On some cards such as PCI, you can physically see the wireless chip.  Look for the brand such as Atheros, Texas Instruments, etc.  The chipset number can also quite often be observed.   *On some cards such as PCI, you can physically see the wireless chip.  Look for the brand such as Atheros, Texas Instruments, etc.  The chipset number can also quite often be observed.
-  * All wireless devices sold in the United States must be Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved.  These same devices are typically sold around the world.  Each device must have a FCC identification number (ID) on the board itself.  If you have this ID then you can use the [[https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm|FCC ID Search]] to lookup detailed information on the device.  It will give you the manufacturer, model and usually the chipset.  The [[http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/|Equipment Authorization information page]] provides general information.+  * All wireless devices sold in the United States must be Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved.  These same devices are typically sold around the world.  Each device must have a FCC identification number (ID) on the board itself.  If you have this ID then you can use the [[https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm|FCC ID Search]] to lookup detailed information on the device.  It will give you the manufacturer, model and usually the chipset.  The [[http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/|Equipment Authorization information page]] provides general information.
  
 Here are some other resources to assist you in determine what chipset you have: Here are some other resources to assist you in determine what chipset you have:
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   * [[http://atheros.rapla.net/|Atheros chipsets based wireless 802.11a/b/g devices]] only Atheros-based cards   * [[http://atheros.rapla.net/|Atheros chipsets based wireless 802.11a/b/g devices]] only Atheros-based cards
   * [[http://www.linux-wlan.org/docs/wlan_adapters.html.gz|WLAN Adapter Chipset Directory]] not up-to-date but still very useful   * [[http://www.linux-wlan.org/docs/wlan_adapters.html.gz|WLAN Adapter Chipset Directory]] not up-to-date but still very useful
-  * [[http://customerproducts.atheros.com/customerproducts/default.asp|Atheros Communications Total 802.11 Product Search]]+  * [[https://qca.qualcomm.com/|Atheros Product Search]] - See Search QCA Products combobox.
   * [[http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/HardwareComparison|Hardware Comparison]] with a lot of details.   * [[http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/HardwareComparison|Hardware Comparison]] with a lot of details.
   * [[http://wiki.uni-konstanz.de/wiki/bin/view/Wireless/ListeChipsatz|Overview]] and details about wireless adapters   * [[http://wiki.uni-konstanz.de/wiki/bin/view/Wireless/ListeChipsatz|Overview]] and details about wireless adapters
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 This tutorial will not be providing detailed instructions on how to patch your system. This tutorial will not be providing detailed instructions on how to patch your system.
  
-If you don't have the skills or experience to patch your system, consider using a live linux distro such as [[http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack.html|BackTrack]] which already has all the patched drivers.+If you don't have the skills or experience to patch your system, consider using a live linux distro such as [[http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack.html|BackTrack]] or the new [[http://www.kali.org/|Kali Linux]] that have already all the patched drivers.
  
 ===== Select a card ===== ===== Select a card =====
compatible_cards.txt · Last modified: 2018/10/08 01:37 by mister_x