How to set up an Access Point?(WRT54G)

shamrock365 · 01-06-2007

Hello,

I was thinking about buying a Linksys WRT54G and placing a Linux Firmware on it. However I was considering build an AP with it. Could anyone recommend a Linux Firmware that would be an "All in One" solution? I have found other "How too's" but they all use Radius. The AP would be outdoors and so an external/off site Radius server isnt viable.Any Suggestions?

Many Thanks

G8tK33per · 01-06-2007

OpenWrt?

shamrock365 · 01-06-2007

I was considering it alright.Seems a pretty complex Linux distrobution.Would I be wrong in saying that? I have little experience in Linux Networking, more so in the Windows area.

Thanks for the suggestion however

Dutch · 01-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamrock365

Hello,

I was thinking about buying a Linksys WRT54G and placing a Linux Firmware on it. However I was considering build an AP with it. Could anyone recommend a Linux Firmware that would be an "All in One" solution? I have found other "How too's" but they all use Radius. The AP would be outdoors and so an external/off site Radius server isnt viable.Any Suggestions?

Many Thanks

Huh ? You need to give more info, in order for your question making sense...
You want to "build an AP" with a WRT54G ? A WRT54G is an AP with a built in 4+1 port switch, and NAT+ firewall software, aka a WiFi Router.

A SWAG would be that you want to setup a WiFi hotspot. If you need any form of user access authentication, your best bet would be to run an external Radius server. Running such a thing on the WRT54G is futile. Read up on what Radius is, and what it needs and you'll see why.
Furthermore, even if the device will be located outdoor, you still need a link to the outside world, if you want to use it as a Hotspot device. In that case, your point about a Radius server is moot, since the Radius server can be located anywhere reachable on the local uplink, or even in another part of the world via the internet, as long as you can connect to it.

If you don't need any form of user access authentication, but just want a splash page, you can use any firmware that allows you to load NoCatSplash on it. OpenWRT is a good choice, if you are well versed in *nix operation.

Otherwise go with Portless Networks EWRT firmware, for an easier setup.

Both OpenWRT and EWRT will allow you to use Radius in conjunction with NoCatSplash, for authentication & possible accounting for billing purposes if you so wish.

But unless you provide more information on what you are trying to accomplish, all the above recommendations are just SWAG's.

Remember, the quality of replies you will get, is proportional to the quality of information you post in your request.

Dutch

MikeP928 · 01-06-2007

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Huh ? You need to give more info, in order for your question making sense...
You want to "build an AP" with a WRT54G ? A WRT54G is an AP with a built in 4+1 port switch, and NAT+ firewall software, aka a WiFi Router.

<BIG SNIP>

Dutch

Well, G8t has a big bat, now Dutch is trying to catch up with him.

bigger spoon.GIF

/Unplugs wireless connection and pulls on hardhat.

MikeP

DaKahuna · 01-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamrock365

Hello,

I was thinking about buying a Linksys WRT54G and placing a Linux Firmware on it. However I was considering build an AP with it. Could anyone recommend a Linux Firmware that would be an "All in One" solution? I have found other "How too's" but they all use Radius. The AP would be outdoors and so an external/off site Radius server isnt viable.Any Suggestions?

Many Thanks

Google is your friend but if you are really lazy, go find a book titled "Wireless Hacking; Projects for Wi-Fi Enthusiast" published by Syngress. The answers to all your questions, with pictures even, lie within.

Dutch · 01-06-2007

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Originally Posted by MikeP928

Well, G8t has a big bat, now Dutch is trying to catch up with him.

Attachment 5995

/Unplugs wireless connection and pulls on hardhat.

MikeP

I blame it on the last bowl of Christmas Egnogg.. Didn't want it to go to waste, but in order to kill the germs causing the green skin on it, I had to spike the batch with half a bottle of Red Aalborg Akvavit. And Akvavit always mellows me out.

Dutch

shamrock365 · 01-07-2007

Thanks, i'll go have a good search.I suppose on further thought its a "DIY style" Public Hotspot.

Many Thanks again

Thorn · 01-07-2007

You might want to search the Hotspot Forum, where this was just moved.

Barry · 01-07-2007

You might also want to make sure you get a wrt that is linux flashable. The newest ones will only take the minimum linux that doesn't really give you any more than the stock linux firmware.

shamrock365 · 01-13-2007

Thanks a lot for the help. Much appreciated.

Shamrock365

01-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
shamrock365 Celtic Stumbler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 144	How to set up an Access Point?(WRT54G) Hello, I was thinking about buying a Linksys WRT54G and placing a Linux Firmware on it. However I was considering build an AP with it. Could anyone recommend a Linux Firmware that would be an "All in One" solution? I have found other "How too's" but they all use Radius. The AP would be outdoors and so an external/off site Radius server isnt viable.Any Suggestions? Many Thanks

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G8tK33per Asshole Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: S.E. VA. Posts: 5,875	OpenWrt? __________________ "Butters, stop being such a pussy." Sons of Confederate Veterans

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shamrock365 Celtic Stumbler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 144	Thanks, i'll go have a good search.I suppose on further thought its a "DIY style" Public Hotspot. Many Thanks again Last edited by shamrock365 : 01-07-2007 at 08:34 AM.

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Barry Managing the iTards. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,193	You might also want to make sure you get a wrt that is linux flashable. The newest ones will only take the minimum linux that doesn't really give you any more than the stock linux firmware. __________________ Penny's giving it up. She's giving it up hard. Cause she's with Captain Hammer, and these, are not the hammer...... The hammer is my penis. --- Captain Hammer, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

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shamrock365 Celtic Stumbler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 144	I was considering it alright.Seems a pretty complex Linux distrobution.Would I be wrong in saying that? I have little experience in Linux Networking, more so in the Windows area. Thanks for the suggestion however

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shamrock365 Celtic Stumbler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 144	Thanks a lot for the help. Much appreciated. Shamrock365

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