RE: [SLUG] home network

From: J Lands (usedtire@linuxmail.org)
Date: Fri Mar 14 2003 - 09:59:47 EST


> I have a virtually identical setup at home and this is what I did. Well
> this solution does require the costs of two 802.11b pci cards but is
> pretty easy to do. I'd bring the cable modem into your house at the
> location of the room with the three computers and use the linksys 10/100
> to distribute as you see fit. In your linux box I'd install an 802.11b
> pci and set up an ad-hoc network with the same type of adapter in the
> computer(s) in the other room. If you like one of those 4 port combo
> 10/100 and 802.11b wireless routers in place of the linksys would make
> configuration easier but not quite as much fun.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Noah Guilbault

Which wireless PCI card did you use for your linux system? I have been trying to find a reasonably priced Wireless NIC with Linux support and have had no luck. It seems the only one is the Aeronet from Cisco.

Thanks
Jesse

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