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Neohapsis > Archives > Samba/AU Wireless Discussion> 2002-q3

From: Christopher R. Hertel (crh_at_ubiqx.mn.org)
Date: Sun Aug 04 2002 - 20:39:21 CDT

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wireless-requestlists.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 =
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> pcmcia 802.11b PCMCIA</FONT></DIV>
> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>nic on a laptop (XP) + a PCI =
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> 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 =
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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.

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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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