[talk] 5GHz wireless adapters

[Brian Callahan]

On 7/29/19 9:49 PM, George Rosamond wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> I'm in a situation where the only decent wireless network is at 5GHz and
> I'm running OpenBSD -current with a variety of older run(4) iwn(4) and
> urtwn(4) devices.... which only do 2.4GHz.
>
> Can anyone recommend hardware (not just the chipsets) that support 5GHz
> on the spectrum for OpenBSD?
>
> Bonus points if they carry them at a retail outlet in NYC.
>
> USB nubs preferred, while mini pci is a longer term option.

While bwfm(4) does technically have USB support, I don't think I've ever 
seen or heard of a wifi dongle with that chipset.

There are several options for iwm(4). Though if you're currently using 
iwn(4) devices, then I think that limits your upgrade options to the 3160:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-HP-710662-001-Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-3160-3160HMW-Bluetooth-PCIe-Half/312495865625

Although now that I look, I found a 7260 in the older half-height style:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Band-Wireless-Intel-7260-7260HMW-867M-BT4-0-802-11ac-Mini-PCI-E-Wifi-Card/190897053836

I have a 3165 in my current laptop and it works great on 5G.

~Brian