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List:       netbsd-tech-net
Subject:    Re: wi hostap mode
From:       Christopher SEKIYA <wileyc () rezrov ! net>
Date:       2003-03-10 11:15:04
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> Please document this in htdocs and/or manpage (or even just send the
> details/commands here).

Here's how I did it (on a SparcClassic):

* The kernel _must_ be compiled with:
  	pseudo-device   bridge
  	options         GATEWAY
* set /etc/ifconfig.bridge0 to
  	create
  	!brconfig $int add wi0 add hme0 up
* set /etc/ifconfig.wi0 to
	nwid NWID
	media autoselect mediaopt hostap
	up
* set /etc/ifconfig.hme0 normally.

This only works with interfaces that use recent Intersil firmware (mine is a
late-model Corega 5V card identified as Wireless_LAN_PCCB-11, late-model
Buffalo/Melco cards use Lucent firmware that does not include hostap mode).

-- Chris
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