> On 01/01/2011 10:43 PM, Greg Steuck wrote:
>>
>> I was thinking of building a new wifi AP. The following is a stream of
>> thoughts on the subject. Any constructive suggestions are welcome.
>>
>> Requirements:
>> B * Compatibility with Androids, Kindles, x86 Linux, OpenBSD wifi clients
>> B * Strong in-doors signal
>> B * Maximum control
>>
>> Nice to have:
>> B * Combine the AP with the wired Ethernet OpenBSD router.
>> B * Low power& B noise.
>>
>> Complications:
>> B * A few wireless networks in nearby houses
>> B * OpenBSD AP capable devices have a CAVEAT: Host AP mode doesn't
>> B B support power saving. B Clients attempting to use power saving mode
>> B B may experience significant packet loss (disabling power saving on
>> B B the client will fix this).
>>
>> Possible design:
>> B * OpenBSD host with 2 or more wired Ethernets
>> B * USB wifi device (free to switch host hardware)
>> B * External Hi-Gain antenna
>>
>> Detailed implementation:
>> B * small i386 or armish machine for the host (Soekris?)
>> B * Hawking HWUG1 (rum(4)) (
http://goo.gl/ccd6Q )
>
> rum(4) did not like hostap mode the few times I tried.
> via the man page I think this is a problem with all usb radios
> so I tend to stick with pci/pcmcia cards ral(4) for my APs,
> however I have not had any other problems with rum.
> And fwiw I have had the worst luck picking out ath radios.
>
>> B * Hawking HAI7SIP Antenna (
http://goo.gl/Axg7j )
>>
>> Does anybody know if the CAVEAT above present a problem in real life for
>> the clients I listed?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Greg
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