Re: Prism2 + PCI + Linux based AP


From: Jason Boxman (jasonb_at_edseek.com)
Date: 2002-08-07 16:55:23 UTC



On Wednesday 07 August 2002 04:12 am, Jean-Michel POURE wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I would like to set up a Linux AP under Redhat 7.3, carrying 2 or more PCI
> cards. This is for developing a web based cell management platform,
> probably under Webmin.
>
> Could you advice me some working PCI cards with the following specs:
> 1) external antenna connector
> 2) possibly strong signal (100 mW)
> 3) compliance with prism 2 AP drivers
> 4) PCI (no PCMCIA + adapter)
> 5) allow several adapters in the same box (2 at first)
>
> Is there any feedback about :
> - DLINK DWL-520 or DWL-520+
> - LINKSYS WMP11
> - SMC 2602W (does not seem to have an external connector, carries a PCMCIA
> card)

I've used a single WMP11 PCI on my box, and it works. I do not believe it is a 100mW card, however. I think it's like 32mW or something. I used it with 2.4.18 on Debian, but it ought to translate to RH without a problem.

> Thank you for your help.
> Cheers,
> Jean-Michel POURE



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