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diff --git a/package/mac80211/Config.in b/package/mac80211/Config.in index d019673d80..d3e015a25b 100644 --- a/package/mac80211/Config.in +++ b/package/mac80211/Config.in @@ -9,12 +9,32 @@ choice config B43_STABLE bool "4.150.10.5 (stable)" + help + Stable firmware for BCM43xx devices. + + If unsure, select this. config B43_EXPERIMENTAL bool "4.178.10.4 (experimental)" + help + Experimental firmware for BCM43xx devices. + + This firmware is not tested as much as the "stable" firmware. + + If unsure, select the "stable" firmware. config B43_OPENFIRMWARE bool "Open FirmWare for WiFi networks" + help + Opensource firmware for BCM43xx devices. + + Do _not_ select this, unless you know what you are doing. + The Opensource firmware is not suitable for embedded devices, yet. + It does not support QoS, which is bad for AccessPoints. + It does not support hardware crypto acceleration, which is a showstopper + for embedded devices with low CPU resources. + + If unsure, select the "stable" firmware. endchoice |