Building a Wireless Access Point on Linux

By Peter Seebach
2005-04-12


Resources
• Visit the home page for the Pebble Linux distro.

• For this project, the author used a custom embedded system, the Soekris Net4521 .

• This O'Reilly Network article takes a look at 802.11b Tips, Tricks, and Facts .

• The IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee Web pages provide more detailed information on the protocols and standards involved than you will ever need in one lifetime.

• If you're feeling inventive, get inspiration and more background on the history of wireful and wireless communication and networking from TelecomWriting.com .

• Find more resources for Linux developers in the developerWorks Linux zone .

• Still wondering what to do with your wireless network now that you have one? You'll find a wealth of ideas and expertise in the developerWorks Wireless zone .

• Learn more about the IBM Pervasive computing lab.


Tutorial Pages:
» Custom Solution Offers Flexibility and Customizability -- and a Chance to Learn
» Why bother?
» Requirements
» Project Plan
» Conclusions
» Resources


First published by IBM DeveloperWorks

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