OpenBSD -> Access Point

[Bill Nash]

In most cases, you' wind up installing a pcmcia slot adapter into one of
your PCI slots. Some cards, lucent especially, have a pop-out plastic
plug on the end that allows you to plug in a 4-8db gain external antenna.
For indoor use within 100 feet or so, this is usually fine. The antennae
are available commercially, which might be your only option (the antennae,
that is), because I'm not sure how 'standard' the connector is.

If you already have an AP, some enterprising folks shoehorned a linux
2.4.17 kernel into the firmware on their dedicated access points (Like my
USR 2450 sitting here). More info on this at:
http://opensource.instant802.com/

- billn


On Tue, 23 Apr 2002, Mike wrote:

> I had just read an article in this month's SysAdmin
> about using a FreeBSD box for an Accesspoint. Hmmmm,
> I already have a OpenBSD box, and was wondering if anyone
> has ever played with this before?
>
> The article mentions PCMCIA cards with an external
> antenna  connector. I have never seen these before
> and  was wondering if anyone could give me a few tips
> regarding these connectors and type of antenna to use.
>
> I also like the idea of using IpSec between the AP
> and the client in lieu of WEP. Neat stuff:-)
>
> v/r
> Mike
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