In short, yes, it is possible; provided that your hardware (the wireless adapter) supports operation in "master" mode. You can google around to check if this particular model does.
If so, you can either set it up to be on a separate network and use packet forwarding so that the wireless network is completely separate from any LAN you might have (using iptables or your choice firewall). Or you can bridge the interfaces but in that case a firewall is HIGHLY recommended and you need to take extra care with what rules you put into it. Other points to consider might be: Is this machine a gateway for an existing LAN? or is it behind a gateway? Do you wish to run services such as DHCP and DNS on the gateway machine? If you provide additional details regarding your current setup vs. your desired setup i'm sure many people would be more than happy to help or guide you in the right direction. Good luck, Munther On Mar 24, 1:01 pm, Mohammad Khashashneh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello guys > > I'm not sure if this could work or not; but I have a Linux machine and > a USB Wifi adaptor (uffalo WLI-U2-KG54AI-3), and would like to make a > software access point so that I could use it for accessing the net > using other devices (ex. Nintendo DS, PSP, Wii...) > > I guess this could be achieved on Windows using network bridge or > something. > > If possible, I don't wish to buy a Wifi router. Any info on how to > achieve this is appreciated. > > Mohammad Khashashneh --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Jolug" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Jolug?hl=en-GB -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
