Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 6.X, 7.X and 8.X
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4.6 Networking and Serial Devices

4.6.1. Which network cards does FreeBSD support?
4.6.2. Is there a native driver for the Broadcom 43xx cards?
4.6.3. Which multi-port serial cards are supported by FreeBSD?
4.6.4. How do I get the boot: prompt to show on the serial console?

4.6.1. Which network cards does FreeBSD support?

See the Hardware Notes supplied with each release of FreeBSD for a more complete list.

4.6.2. Is there a native driver for the Broadcom 43xx cards?

Yes, many Broadcom 43xx cards are supported by the bwn(4) and bwi(4) drivers.

4.6.3. Which multi-port serial cards are supported by FreeBSD?

There is a list of these in the Serial Communications chapter of the handbook.

Some unnamed clone cards have also been known to work, especially those that claim to be AST compatible.

Check the sio(4) manual page to get more information on configuring such cards.

4.6.4. How do I get the boot: prompt to show on the serial console?

See this section of the handbook.

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