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realistically, what is the best option for adding wireless networking to this or any other setup based on a generic box? i assume one can build an access point
by kebolio 10y ago
realistically, what is the best option for adding wireless networking to this or any other setup based on a generic box? i assume one can build an access point with a typical wifi dongle but i am not aware of any of the software means required.
- veddan 10y agoOn Linux you can use hostapd and dhcpd.
- Decade 10y agoRealistically, WiFi driver code sucks, and there is inherent tension between routing, which benefits from wires, and WiFi, which benefits from open space. See, for example, how the Google OnHubs have the minimum of just 1 LAN port. You can add WiFi to a generic box, but the Ars Technica staff are promoting a consensus that it’s better to use a separate access point that is designed to be good as an access point. http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/review-ubiquiti-unifi-made-me-realize-how-terrible-consumer-wi-fi-gear-is/ http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/review-ubiquiti-unifi...