How do I get my Linux operating system to read my access point?
Posted on
Nov,03
at12:15 pm
byadmin
My wireless assistant is build into the computer but I don’t know how to get it working when I am working with Linux. What do I need to do?
The first part with the zeros means ‘match all MAC addresses,’ and does exactly that. You can also use different passphrases for each client by appending a new line to the file with each client’s MAC address and its passphrase. Make sure that only root has access to that file by running chmod 600 /etc/hostapd/wpa_psk.
Now create a backup of hostapd’s main configuration file, /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf, and keep it as a reference by running mv /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf.orig. Create a new hostapd.conf file and paste the following lines into it:
Well its not very helpful that you didnt post what distro you have, now is it?
Look up "ndiswrapper". Its basically a script that makes sure your wireless device is working with the OS. Just read up about it, its too convoluted to explain on Y!A.
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The first part with the zeros means ‘match all MAC addresses,’ and does exactly that. You can also use different passphrases for each client by appending a new line to the file with each client’s MAC address and its passphrase. Make sure that only root has access to that file by running chmod 600 /etc/hostapd/wpa_psk.
Now create a backup of hostapd’s main configuration file, /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf, and keep it as a reference by running mv /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf.orig. Create a new hostapd.conf file and paste the following lines into it:
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