Build A Linux-Based Wireless Access Point (Part 2)
In Part 1 we looked at some of the great hardware choices for building a custom Linux-based wireless access point, including mini-ITX and embedded systems. Today we'll learn how to convert an ordinary old PC into a powerful, customizable access point.
Wireless Adapter And Antenna
Our ordinary old PC is a Pentium 233 with 64 megabytes RAM, a six gigabyte hard drive, CDROM, floppy drive, two serial ports, a 10/100 PCI Ethernet adapter, and sound and video. The sound card is unnecessary, but it's not bothering anyone. I like leaving the video card in even though the machine will run headless; it's useful to be able to hook up a monitor for troubleshooting. This particular access point will connect wireless clients to a wired LAN.
Software
Install your favorite Linux, the newer the better. Be sure to install any "laptop" and "pcmcia" package groups. Verify that you have the following utilities installed. If you don't they are readily available from the usual sources:
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