[Tfug] 802.11b Linux Access Point with Cisco 342 PCMCIA

[Nicolas Lopez]

On Sun, Dec 08, 2002 at 11:31:25AM -0700, Jerry S. wrote:
> Hello TFUG,
> 
>   I recently got a Cisco 342 PCMCIA adapter for my Latitude laptop and
>   have it working in client mode just fine under RedHat 8.0.  I have
>   been thinking about turning this into an Access Point for my home
>   network and would like to know if there are any good HowTos around.
>   The info I have found says the Cisco is a Prism2 card, but not
  Uh, a Cisco Aironet should be a Cisco Aironet unless this 342 is a low-end
"D-link wanna-be."

>   compatible with host_ap.  Are there any others that this card will
>   work with?  Can anyone recommend a good card to use for this
>   purpose?
  I'm not aware of any AP support for the aironets, though I havn't actually
looked.  The host_ap homepage should give you a list of cards that work well
with it. I'd look for one with antenna connectors unless you only want a
very short range.

  - Nick Lopez
    kimo_sabe@atdot.org
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