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n Operating System
n A Unix-like operating system
n Linux and FreeBSD seem to be the OS of choice
n Clients can be anything that can do Ad-Hoc
n Hints
n Use an ISA-PCMCIA adapter
n Lucent cards work great and have ability to have
external antenna
n Be prepared to spend time debugging
n depending on the OS level
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n Install the PCMCIA adapter in the gateway and
insert the wireless card
n Install the OS and software
n You will need NAT (IP Masquerade )
n firewall software (ipchains or iptables)
n You will want a DHCP and SSH server
n Get kernel source
n At least 2.2.18, 2.4.x is best
n Get the latest pcmcia-cs and wireless_tools source
code
n Pcmcia-cs.sourceforge.net
n http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Jean_Tourrilhes/Linux/Tools.html
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