Linux 802.11b AP

Mon Aug 5 11:39:21 EST 2002

wireless-request at lists.samba.org wrote:
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hey Guys,</FONT></DIV>
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I have to set up a wireless =
> configuration using a=20
> pcmcia 802.11b PCMCIA</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>nic on a laptop (XP)&nbsp;+ a PCI =
> 802.11b wireless=20
> nic (as an access point) in</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>a linux box (RH 7.3).</FONT></DIV>
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Q) Which PCI 802.11b nic should I =
> purchase, and not=20
> have to many problems</FONT></DIV>

Your best bet is to look at the available software first.  As far as I
know, the only host-based AP software available is for the Prism chipset.

> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>finding linux support for =
> setting&nbsp;it up as=20
> an&nbsp;AP?</FONT></DIV>

I'd take a look at the OpenAP project:  http://opensource.instant802.com/

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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Cheers guys.</FONT></DIV>
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> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>-Mason</FONT></DIV>
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