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Hosting an access point with linux without traffic forwarding
How can a linux computer be set up to be an "access point", but without "bridging"/forwarding traffic to/from the wired network (using WPA2 and SSID brodcasting disabled)?
The reason to do this would ...
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netsh add profile returns “An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format.”
Using netsh, I used the following command to add a wireless profile
add profile filename="c:\profiles\DLINK-Profile.xml" interface="D-Link DWA-125 N150"
All parameters are valid. But I get the ...
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Multiple access points with single SSID, unable to roam from one to the other
I have four access points at home all of the wired to a non-intelligent switch which is also wired to the internet access router. The DHCP and NAT service is provided by the Internet access router and ...
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Cisco Wireless AP - How important is hidden SSID
I'm reading the manual for a Cisco wireless AP and they write:
Most wireless networking devices give you the option of broadcasting
the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows ...
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Does 802.1X and RADIUS prevent rogue APs?
I was discussing with a colleague today and he seemed to think that if you use 802.1X it allows users to realise if they are connecting to a rogue access point.
I dont understand this though, surely ...
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Set up wireless networking solution for small office (<30 people)?
I have one wireless router (Linksys E2500) that's currently providing wifi for ~18 people on laptops, plus some of their devices (e.g. tablets). The network has gotten slow lately, and we're pretty ...
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1000Mbps switch/router + WiFi + VLAN (under $150-200) [closed]
I've home server with Hardened Gentoo Linux, which is doing all firewall/routing/etc. for my home network. Currently it have 3 NIC:
1000Mbps -> local network to second PC
100Mbps -> first ADSL modem ...
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One Router/Access Point and multiple SSIDs?
Related question:
Two SSIDs on one router
I understand some routers allow you to setup multiple SSIDs. Do you need to make any special arrangements (besides creating the different security ...
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Access Point only providing Internet for 1 PC
As the title indicates, I am unable to connect more than 1 computer to the same network.
Scenario: I own a Toshiba Satellite A660-11M which has a built-in Broadcom 802.11n adapter. I am using a ...
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Is a rogue access point the same as a fake access point?
Is a rogue access point simply an additional access point inserted into a network? Is it distinctly different from an access point which is trying to spoof another official access point?
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Share computer's network connection with wireless access point?
I have a Windows 7 PC connected via Wi-Fi to a DSL router. I would like to use this PC to extend the network by sharing its connection via Ethernet to Belkin F5D7231-4 wireless router. How can I do ...
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Limiting WiFi bandwitdh to users connecting to Access Point
I have setup my Laptop to be a Access point so others nearby can connect to it. Now, I would like to limit the speed to those users so they cannot overload the Internet connection with their requests.
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Access Point on PC not fully accessible from Mobile
I have set up WLAN Access Point on two different machines, one running Windows XP and another running Windows 7. The two were accessible from one another and I could browse Internet over Wifi, using ...
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Can't find wireless AP ip after changing router IP/LAN settings
I have a modem/router (Netgear dg834) and a wireless access point (Netgear wg602), the AP is directly connected to the router.
My old working configuration was:
router ip: 192.168.0.1
access point ...
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Can I create an Infrastructure access point from built-in WiFi (as opposed to Ad-Hoc) on Windows XP?
I want to use my Windows XP laptop as an access point.
What I am trying to achieve is possible under Windows 7 with a myriad of utilities, but the wireless driver stack was different before Windows ...
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Make DHCP work while AirPort to AirPort bridging
I'm using an AirPort Extreme (1st gen) to my Mac Pro (via Ethernet cable) since there is no built-in AirPort support in this Mac Pro model. The AirPort is bridged to another AirPort (5th gen) via ...
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Two wireless access points: public (for Internet) and private [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Public wireless access point on a private network
I am trying to figure out how to achieve that. I want a public access point that would allow connection to the ...
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Can you find firmware for my Best TW-520 Wireless Access Point?
I bought an access point, one month later I reset it and I can't change the default settings.
If reset the same settings stay. I tried searching for firmware but I couldn't find any.
It's name is: ...
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802.11n router and 802.11g network card
I have a D-link DIR-524 802.11n router. My PC is having 802.11a/b/g. The issues is that I'm unable to connect to the router when 802.11n is turned on. As soon as I disable 802.11n feature. I can ...
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Is three routers better than two for WiFi?
I have a five room, 114m^2 (1200square feet), single story apartment.
I have two routers set up. One working as a proper router and one functioning as a pure WAP (it has wired access itself). It is ...
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How to best position WiFi access point and its aerials?
What's the preferable way to position a WiFi access point and its aerials for best WiFi functioning?
Do I hang it under a ceiling or at some other height? Do I mount it parallel to the wall or do I ...
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what device(s) do I need to extend my wireless home network via creating a new wireless network (not using an extender)
What device(s) do I need to extend my wireless home network based on the following requirements:
link between primary wireless access point to the device(s) in question has to be wireless
not using ...
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Router configuration - WRT-54GL running as repeater from Cisco RV 220W?
In an office of ~15-17 people, we upgraded our old router to a Cisco Small Business RV 220W Wireless-N to handle the load of roughly 18-24 devices online at all times smoothly. The major problem with ...
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Ubuntu (11.10) fails to connect to wireless network
I just installed ubuntu 11.10, and tried to have it connect to the internet.
I use a wireless USB stick by edimax (it is called IEEE802.11b/g/n nano USB adapter or also EW-7811Un).
My problem is ...
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What can I do to see the strength of wireless networks?
I need to do a sweep of the office to see where the wireless dead-zones are located so I can get new wireless access points as needed. You see those cool devices in movies that sweep all the air for ...
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Is there a way to partly make an ethernet cable wireless?
I have two AP's, one in each house on my ranch. The houses are about 20m apart. One AP is sitting in a window facing the other house, but the other is deep within the second house. My internet router ...
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Extending wireless network?
Have had some headaches with setting up wireless in my apartment. My first attempt was to buy a powerful wireless router and just have one in the living room. But the signal was abysmal in the bedroom ...
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Can WNDR4500 Act as an Wireless Switch (Access Point)? [closed]
I'm quite interested in Netgear's WNDR4500 Wireless router, however since I already have a router for my home network, there's no point creating another LAN just for wireless devices.
I wish to use ...
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Incorrect configuration of Linksys WRT54GL as wired router with Linsys WRT54GS as wireless access point
Everything connected to WRT54GL wired network is accessing the net correctly. I have disabled the wireless on this router since it's in a deep corner of the house. I placed a centrally located WRT54GS ...
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Wireless adapter randomly chooses to set encryption
Using Windows XP SP3, updated drivers yesterday, "Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO" or something router + adapters.
But specifically:
When the Encryption says enabled, the network connects fine.
When it's ...
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Cannot connect to file server using Motorola SBG6580 SURFBoard and dynamic DNS
As far as I can tell everything is configured properly, I've configured this exact server before on a different router. The port forwarding is set up as well as relevant firewall concessions, etc. ...
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Creating a Hot Spot - Vmware + Usb WiFi Adapter
I'm looking for a Linux build (to be installed on a low spec pentium 4 with usb wifi key or a VM) that will act as a wifi router hotspot...
Looking for following functions -
Splash page with terms ...
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What is the wi-spy usb hardware used for?
I have the inssider software from metageek for inspecting wifi networks. On the webpage though it also advertises a product called wi-spy. It is a USB device that has an antenna.
What benefits does ...
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Are problems with putting more than one wireless router in an apartment?
do all wireless routers tansmit their data on the same frequency?
Can the frequency of the the transmission or receive for wireless internet in an apartment be modified?
Do PC computers search over ...
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Can I connect to an AP with Aircrack Suite and if yes how?
How can I connect to my WPA2 secured AP with aircrack suite?
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Searching a single solution for sharing and “natting” a 3G internet connection
I need a single, easily configurable, preferably open source, and still complete solution to turn my laptop into a WiFi Access Point, Router and Firewall/NAT, and share its own 3G internet connection ...
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Communication between WIFI Access Points
I'm planning on building a wifi network for the purposes of research into WIFI Location tracking.
The network itself is not going to be carrying any data of note, it will purely be used by my host ...
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Windows 7 hosted network
I have to use a wired conection to my PC and i'd like to connect my android phone to the internet over Wi-Fi. I tried using the new Wireless Hosted Network functionality in Windows 7, but my phone ...
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OS-X Lion is not auto connecting to my hotspot
My Macbook Pro is not auto connecting to my hotspot. In the past I had 10.6 and the same wireless access point (w/o authentication) and it would auto-connect.
After moving into my new apartment, I ...
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Buffalo airstation WCR-GN stuck on diag
The diag LED is supposed to go off after a minute or so after boot, but it doesn't. The entire device is unaccessible. It happens when I boot it with nothing plugged in, and also when the WAN is ...
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Is it necessary to buy a wireless adaptor from the same brand as the router?
Is it necessary to buy a D-Link wireless adaptor for D-link router for good performance or can I buy any adaptor of any brand?
I have a D-link DIR-655 Wi-fi Router and I need to buy a Wi-fi adaptor ...
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Why I Am Limited By Wi-Fi Range?
I have noticed that my laptop does not connect to public routers in close range when signal strength is 2 out of 5. When i move it closer to access points then laptop accesses.
Is there some kind of ...
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Dlink DWA-131 + r8712u (+ hostapd + nl80211 wireless AP) is that possible?
I'm trying to make my OpenSUSE desktop box work with a DLink wireless N Nano adapter. Additionally I'd like to make it the access point for my laptop.
The problem is - when I run hostapd (with r8712u ...
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Auto-Connect to Bluetooth Modem (Android Phone Data Connection)
I can easily get my Win7 to connect to my phone's internet connection via Bluetooth. It's a simple right click -> connect to -> dial up modem.
Thing is, I want to be able to do this automatically ...
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Making my computer work as a WiFi access point without using ICS
So ... the easiest way to create a WiFi network on Windows 7 is using ICS.
However, I'd like to create a simple WiFi network to make my computer work as a router. In Linux (generically, but I've done ...
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Connecting Xbox 360 with TP-Link TL-WA500G access point connected to Linksys WRT54GL wireless router
I'm attempting to connect an Xbox 360 console to a Linksys WRT54GL router (wirelessly), using a TP-Link TL-WA500G wireless access point. I've had this working in the past, but I didn't make a note of ...
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How do I get my laptop to work at Wireless N speed?
I have a Tenda WAP which has two attenas. Which I'm told means with it transfer wireless N and the slower speed. It's a Tenda W300D Wireless-N ADSL3+ Modem Router.
I've just bought a Tenda wireless N ...
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Connect Router with Access Point by WiFi
Is it possible to connect a Router (TP-Link TD-W8960NB) with a Access Point (TL-WA501G) by WiFi (not by cat* cable)?
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dsl modem with wifi in bridge mode to firewall/router, how to get wifi to downstream network
Comtrend CT-5361T setup in Bridge Mode to pass traffic to downstream ZyWall2PLUS router/firewall. Works good and downstream computers on that network have access to internet.
The Comtrend has a wifi ...
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Aircrack-ng Usage on Windows (XP) — Needs clear steps
I've found that Aircrack-ng is very powerful tool for Wireless Hacking.
But it is a bit complicate to use (even with its documentations).
Also, when i run GUI, it needs to add "Capture File". What is ...
