From: Cyril Scetbon (cyril.scetbon_at_nonexisting.hamakor.org.il)
Date: Tue 04 Jan 2005 - 22:16:50 IST
Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
>On Tue, Jan 04, 2005 at 03:40:54PM +0200, Shachar Shemesh wrote:
>
>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I want to set up a wireless network. A few questions:
>>
>>1. Do I need a wireless HUB, or can two wireless cards communicate with
>>one another directly?
>>
>>
>
>That's called an "ad hoc" network. IMHO you are much better off buying
>a cheap router.
>
>Note that you may use only channels 4-8 and if you use an external
>antenna to increase gain, you must reduce power by the same amount.
>
>You can also run an application called "host app", but it's not
>worht it IMHO. Routers are cheap enough.
>
>Always use WEP (encryption) 64 bit is good enough. It is NOT to
>keep your data secure, don't ever assume that it will be,
>but to keep people from using your network to send spam or
>"share" kidde porn.
>
>
You also have to setup an access list to prevent other people to connect
to your lan. (not in adhoc mode)
>There are so many unprotected networks out there that anyone looking
>for a network to steal bandwith from, will just go on to the next
>instead of cracking yours.
>
>If you want to add wireless to an existing network, just turn off
>the DHCP server on the router, assign the lan side of it a static IP
>in your range and plug your network into the LAN side of the router.
>
>
>
>>2. What recommended PCMCIA cards are there that work with Linux?
>>
>>
>
>None. The old "tried and true' are not sold here and many of the
>new ones are not supported, However the EDIMAX white USB dongle
>works wonderful and is well supported under linux.
>
>
>
>>3. What recommended PCI cards are there that work with Linux? This is
>>irrelevant, of course, if I have to have a HUB, as I'm sure an Ethernet
>>card will cost me less.
>>
>>
>
>Same as above.
>
>Geoff.
>
>
>
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