From: Harry J M. <hj...@ec...> - 2008-06-12 10:01:38
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2008, John Whitmore wrote: > I want to set up multiple SSIDs on the WIFI module of the Gumstix. This > might well sound a bit bizarre but here's an article on the idea: > > http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/2196451 The Wifistix's wireless module isn't able to become an access point at all. I think Atheros make an SDIO card, or you could use a USB or CompactFlash card which supports AP mode. Depending on the chipset/driver you could create multiple SSIDs. Madwifi has this capability, and I think the new mac80211 driver is working on it. -- | Harry Mason | .------------. | .___, |"Whatever you do will be | | University of | | hjm200 @ | | ___('v')___ | insignificant. However, | | Southampton | | zepler.net | | `"-\._./-"' | it is vitally important | | England | '------------' | hjm ^ ^ | that you do it." Gandhi | |
From: John W. <cap...@gm...> - 2008-06-13 08:02:29
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Harry J Mason wrote: > On Wed, 11 Jun 2008, John Whitmore wrote: > > >> I want to set up multiple SSIDs on the WIFI module of the Gumstix. This >> might well sound a bit bizarre but here's an article on the idea: >> >> http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/2196451 >> > > The Wifistix's wireless module isn't able to become an access point at all. > > I think Atheros make an SDIO card, or you could use a USB or CompactFlash > card which supports AP mode. Depending on the chipset/driver you could create > multiple SSIDs. Madwifi has this capability, and I think the new mac80211 > driver is working on it. > > Thanks a million for your reply I was actually thinking in terms of ad-hoc mode but the USB route might be the way to go. I'll have to find out some more about Madwifi driver and see if I can't find a USB with a chipset it likes. To be honest although I use Wifi all the time, don't we all, I'm not at all sure of the technicalities. I'll go and find out about AP Mode. Thanks once again for your help. John |