Correct FAQ entry on Broadcom cards, now supported by bwn(4) and bwi(4).

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Warren Block 2011-09-20 21:22:22 +00:00
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</question>
<answer>
<para>No, and there is not likely to be.</para>
<para>Broadcom refuses to publicly release programming
information for their wireless chipsets, most likely
because they use software controlled radios. In order to
get FCC type acceptance for their parts, they have to
ensure that users cannot arbitrarily set things like
operating frequencies, modulation parameters and power
output. But without knowing how to program the chipsets,
it is nearly impossible to write a driver.</para>
<para>Yes, many Broadcom 43xx cards are supported by the
&man.bwn.4; and &man.bwi.4; drivers.</para>
</answer>
</qandaentry>