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| − | == OpenMoko and WiFi ==
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| − | The OpenMoko project would love to add WiFi support to any the devices on the roadmap.
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| − | However, we simply are unable to locate a supplier with a suitable product!
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| − | == Public call for WiFi ==
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| − | From [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/community/2007-March/004195.html this mailinglist posting]:
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| − | We can't find a WiFi Chipset with GPL'ed drivers -- We know
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| − | this has been discussed (to death) on this list, but as we're
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| − | beginning work on the next summer hardware refresh we still can't seem
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| − | to find a vendor that meets our strict requirements: Namely, we refuse
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| − | to put anything binary in the kernel.
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| − | Marvell has some nice for larger devices (the 8388). But we need
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| − | one specifically for mobile phones (like the 8686). If somebody
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| − | can help us find the right vendor, we'll give you a free Neo1973.
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| − | If you're a vendor and want to work with us to GPL your driver, we'll
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| − | give you lots of business -- and a free phone ;-)
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| − | </pre>
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| − | === Regular chipsets are NOT suitable ===
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| − | Please notice that it is '''impossible''' for us to use any of the standard '''desktop''' WiFi chipsets, commonly found in miniPCI cards or USB WiFi adapters.
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| − | We really need a chipset (and even beyond that: Somebody manufacturing SMT modules with that chipset) that is specifically targetted for mobile phones or other mobile devices such as portable media players.
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| − | Regular WiFi chipsets just draw way too much power and are too large by an order of magnitude.
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| − | == List of available WiFi modules for mobile phone usage ==
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| − | ===SyChip Products===
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| − | *WLAN6100EB — IEEE 802.11g/b Chip Scale Module
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| − | *WLAN6061EB — IEEE 802.11b Embedded Module
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| − | According to some unofficial sources they use the Prism 3 chipset. SyChip states they support Linux.
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| − | == List of chipset vendors who are known to be at least partially GPL friendly ==
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| − | * Marvell (only 8385 Libertas chipset)
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| − | According to prplague on #openmoko, http://www.zcomax.com/1mbfile/G%20product/XG-880M_specification%20.pdf for which he is writing a GPL driver might fit the requirements.
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| − | * Zydas
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| − | * Ralink
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| − | === Atheros ===
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| − | ==== AR6k ====
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| − | The AR6K has a GPL host driver available today. The firmware that runs on the AR6K is quite closed, but that's the case with most any of these radios. No binary modules would need to be run in the kernel. A company called Card Access Inc. sells dev boards and kits and provides commercial support for the AR6K.
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| − | This sounds like a really great device
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| − | * http://atheros.com/pt/AR6001Bulletins.htm
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| − | * http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=186068
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| − | '''Nanoradio'''
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| − | These guys have a have a mobile WiFi solution;
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| − | * http://www.nanoradio.com/?NavID=273
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| − | and they do state that they support Linux;
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| − | * http://www.nanoradio.com/?NavID=293
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| − | however, they don't say whether it is GPL'd but it might be worth checking out.
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