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    RTL8187 Issues

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      Snowman58
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      Hi,

      Trying to install pfSense 2.0 R1 on an older Sony Vaio laptop. I am using a USB Wifi adapter that reports as a Realtek RTL8187. (This wifi connection works fine under windows.) According to what I have read in other postings, 2.0 R1 supports the RTL8187.

      When I try to load pfSense from the Live CD, the network connection is not listed. I tried it with the USB plugged in and not plugged in - get the same list of available adapters.

      I also installed pfSense in a partition and again pfSense does not recognise the USB RTL8187.

      Can anyone offer a suggestion on getting this adapter working?

      Thanks!

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        cmb
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        If the card is supported by FreeBSD 8.1 it will work. Some searching for that card + FreeBSD 8.1 may be helpful.

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          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
          last edited by

          It may be supported by the urtw driver but it looks like it doesn't support access point mode.  :(

          Steve

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