How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Hello,

I have a bit of a problem. I want to develop programs for my N800 but I don't have WIFI in my apartment. I use a cable modem. I have a PC with Fedora/XP installed and could easily set up connection sharing using ICS on Windows and add a wireless USB adapter to turn my box into an access point that my N800 could use for a connection but I must develop on Linux and this is where the problems start.

I have searched the net and found that it is possible to do something similar on Linux, add a card/adapter and with the right software turn Linux into an access point. The support for adapters is pretty poor on Linux from what I can see. I was hoping things would be more simple and less constrained though.

Is there an easy way?

Does anyone else have a similar situation and if so do you have a tried an tested way for success? Which wifi adaptor and software did you use?

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Spend $20 on an AP?
You can get one with a built-in switch and put it between the PC & modem.

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Or...do what you want and stay on XP. Develop with the VMware virtual machine image on garage and use the free VMware player. THe best of both worlds (if there's a best in XP).

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

I can't use an access point. The cable modem only has one ethernet port which is currently connected to my PC.

I don't think I can use an image because I need to install Eclipse, add Pluthon and then develop. I would think the image would only let me work with the existing files/programs contained within it.

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

[QUOTE=jkoder;164435]I can't use an access point. The cable modem only has one ethernet port which is currently connected to my PC.


You need to unplug the ethernet cable from the back of your PC, then plug it into the WAN input on the back of the access point, then plug another Cat 5 cable from the back of your PC to anyone of the 4 ports on the back of the access point/switch. Sheesh!

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

[QUOTE=caulktel;164439
You need to unplug the ethernet cable from the back of your PC, then plug it into the WAN input on the back of the access point, then plug another Cat 5 cable from the back of your PC to anyone of the 4 ports on the back of the access point/switch. Sheesh![/QUOTE]


D'oh, I can't believe I am so dumb not to have figured that.

Thanks.

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

and Yes you can install whatever you like in a vmware image (you might need to resize the disk file though)

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Not right now. But in the past I've had success with Intersil Prism based cards in AP mode.

Cheers,
kernelpanic

<edit>
here's a list of chipsets that can supposedly do master mode-

Prism (HostAP)
Atheros (Madwifi)
Prism54
Ralink rt2400 / rt2500
Broadcom 43xx cards (bcm43xx.ko)
Realtek RTL8180 cards (rtl8180-sa2400 project)
Texas Instruments ACX100/ACX111
Intel PRO/Wireless (ipwXXXX) series

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Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

One other thing which might catch you out: I believe some cable ISPs have been known to tie the service to a particular MAC address. If your ISP does this then make sure you get an access point which is able to clone your PC's MAC address.

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Follow this and you`ll be set. I had the same setup before my Linksy dd-wrt monster router! be aware that the n800 or n810 using a ad-hoc connection drains battery extremely fast! this is the link http://pacadi.blogspot.com/2007/04/n...op-ad-hoc.html

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

You can get a router and flash it with dd-wrt (here's a list of compatible devices). Supports soft MAC, and as a bonus, you can use it as an openvpn server for when you are on the road with your n800.

I have two Buffalo WHR-G54S routers, cost about 40 dollars in Korea.

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

I have 3 WHR-G125s ($30 a piece on sale), and they're great routers to replace the WRT-54G (since the newer models tend to be absolute garbage), unfortunately, due to a patent injunction, you can't currently buy Buffalo networking products in the US.

Still, if they ever get back on the market, or you happen to want to try getting one used from somewhere, I heartily recommend them.

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

D-Link DWA-110 (<20$) USB-WiFi adapter Ad-Hoc mode on Ubuntu
Or USB-Networking Ubuntu<->N800

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Well, crap. That explains why Fry's cleared them off the shelves. I was just looking into a Buffalo FON router... :mad:

Re: How is everyone connecting there N800 to Linux
 

Yep, I was all set to buy a Buffalo wireless Ethernet converter when that injunction hit. I'm going to have to break down and buy a wireless bridge from someone else soon. Grrr.