Re: [Madwifi-users] Polling, Scanning?

[Edward <ed...@tr...>]

Michael Renzmann wrote:

> Hi.
> 
> Edward wrote:
> 
>> Basically, when I screw around with the AP settings, then reset the 
>> AP, the Win boxes scan (poll?) till they reconnect.
>>
>> With the Linux box, I notice I have to 'ifdown ath0', and 'ifup ath0' 
>> to get it to re-connect.
> 
> 
> Is your AP running as "closed system", that is, is it hiding the ESSID 
> in its beacon frames?
> 
> Bye, Mike

On the Home - Wireless setting they are:

SSID:		DEKKERS
Channel:	6
Authentication:	Open System
WEP:		Enabled
WEP Encryption:	128Bit
WEP Mode:	ASCII
Key1:		<hidden>

Advanced - Mode:

Access Point

Advanced - Performance:

TX Rates :  		Auto
Beacon interval :  	100
RTS Threshold :  	2346
Fragmentation :  	2346
DTIM interval :  	1
Preamble Type :  	Short Preamble
Antenna Selection :	Auto
SSID Broadcast:		Disabled
11g Only Mode:		Disabled
Antenna transmit power: full
Super G:  		Super G with Dynamic Turbo

So, even though the system is classified as open, SSID Broadcast is 
Disabled. Right?

I've been working with computers since 1983, Linux since whenever RedHat 
5.2 just came out, but I'm a total noob when it comes to the concepts 
and terminology of Wireless Networking, so take it easy on me please.

Regards,
Ed.