[MLB-WIRELESS] Atheros a/b/g cards

Mark Aitken vk3jma at wia.org.au
Sun Jul 31 12:28:50 EST 2005


Ian Donaldson wrote:

>Speculation here, but it is probably possible to make the radio on these cards operate on all frequencies between 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz if the firmware allows it. 
>
I would have to say that there is a lot more RF microwave theory to come 
into play than just considering a FIRMWARE solution.

There is a marked difference between RF circuits needed for 2.4 and that 
of 5.8.  Let alone want ALL other frequencies inbetween.

But I agree that  *within the 2.4 GHz* and *within the 5 GHz* bands, 
treating them seperately, that firmware could indeed hold the key to
opening up each band in it's entirety.  It would be nice to think that a 
simple "hack" of firmware to allow a 2.4 through to 5.8 GHz
data transceiver to be created, but me tinks a pipe dream.

Again, as always, my 2c worth.

Mark



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