[hblug] Setting up a PCI Wireless Card to run in AP mode | Taradale Wireless

[Rene Bartosh]

Hi Ben,

Is it possible to install a different driver for the card? Failing
that, you could always install knoppix to the HDD or even try using
plain debian as I assume it would use the same driver as knoppix.
Regards,

Rene

2008/5/17 Ben Vidulich <bvidulich at gmail.com>:
> Hi,
> I am wanting to run a EnGenius 600mW PCI Wireless card in AP (Master) mode
> under Linux. It seems to work under Knoppix 4 live CD, but not with Ubuntu
> Desktop 7.04. Idealy I would like it to be a Linux OS installed onto HDD,
> but a live CD would do.
>
> The problems I am having are it says Mode Not Supported when I try to change
> to mode Master in Ubuntu:
>   sudo iwconfig ath0 mode Master
> and when I change to power to 600mW it tells me Invalid Argument:
>   sudo iwconfig ath0 txpower 600mW
>
> I have a feeling it's the driver causing the problem as Knoppix 4 uses
> PCMCIA-based driver which works, Ubuntu however uses Madwii which is the
> driver for Atheros chipsets and that doesn't work. (I have a AR5211 based
> chipset I think).
>
> If anyone knows how to get the card working at full power (600mW) in AP mode
> I am willing to give SSH access or invite them round to my house (As long as
> they let me know when) to fix it.
>
> This is going to be used as the centerpoint of the Taradale Wireless
> network, which anyone who asks can join. For more information visit
> http://wifi.taradale.geek.nz.
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ben Vidulich
> bvidulich at gmail.com
> http://www.vidulich.info
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