---
name: "bhndb"
section: "4"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bhndb"
---

# bhndb(4)

Broadcom Home Networking Division interconnect bridge driver

## NAME

**bhndb** – Broadcom Home Networking Division interconnect bridge driver

## SYNOPSIS

To compile this driver into the kernel, add the following lines to the kernel configuration file:

**device bhnd** **device bhndb**

To load the driver as a module at boot, add this line to [loader.conf(5)](/loader.conf/5.md):

```
bhndb_load="YES"
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **bhndb** driver provides [bhnd(4)](/bhnd/4.md) host bridge support for Broadcom Home Networking Division's wireless chipsets and network adapters.

To enable use for PCI/PCIe systems, see the [bhndb\_pci(4)](/bhndb_pci/4.md) driver.

## SEE ALSO

[bhnd(4)](/bhnd/4.md), [bhndb\_pci(4)](/bhndb_pci/4.md), [bwn(4)](/bwn/4.md), [intro(4)](/intro/4.md)

## HISTORY

The **bhndb** device driver first appeared in FreeBSD 11.0.

## AUTHORS

The **bhndb** driver was written by Landon Fuller ⟨*landonf@FreeBSD.org*⟩.

## CAVEATS

The **bhndb** driver does not currently support PCMCIA or SDIO devices.