Re: [Madwifi-users] Ath0 does not ping but is detected in the AP

[Michael R. <mre...@ma...>]

Hi.

> Iam using madwifi1204.

There is no such MadWifi version or release.

> I have complied the madwifi with the kernel
> 2.4.20 (mvl3.1). also added the wireless ext patch 15

Recent MadWifi versions require kernel 2.4.23 or later.

> I have inserted the modules, put the device in ad-hoc mode, set the
> channel and essid. I can see my device registered to the AP on the
> network.

Ad-hoc interfaces do not talk to APs - the idea of Ad-hoc is that no AP is
required. If you want to connect to an AP, you need "managed mode" (read:
a STA VAP) instead.

Bye, Mike