I could do that. If I set my lappie up as an ap, then it could be a practical, too? I'll dump a load of isos on it for anyone interested.
I'll rough out all the necessary software, and see whether there's enough to fill half an evening. On Wed, September 14, 2005 5:01 pm, Christopher Sawtell wrote: > On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:36, Steve Holdoway wrote: >> Why not take this a little further? I've got a mini-itx box with a 20GB >> disk. I'd be happy to build it up headless as a dhcp server, and keep it >> up to date for yum/apt updates, maybe even emerge. > Tfhere is a dhcp server in the ADSL gateway. > But the idea of this being an access point has considerable value. > >> If anyone's got a pci riser and a qfe card, then we won't need a switch >> at >> all. > A suitable s/h switch will only cost $25 dollars of so, > >> Alternatively, stick a wireless card in and use it as an access point - >> given the number of lappies I see these days. > Yes I think that that is a very good idea! > Can I book you to give a talk about how to do this? > I suspect that there are several members other than me who would be very > interested in seeing how that's done. > >> Anyone interested? >> >> Steve >> >> On Wed, September 14, 2005 2:33 pm, Craig FALCONER wrote: >> > Agreed - I can supply all the ethernet and power cabling as a >> donation. >> > I have a crimper too and can make lengths to need. >> > >> > Probably can scrounge up a small switch too. I am legally a >> "competent >> > person" and can safety test mains voltage gear too. >> > >> > Nominate someone to be the Equipment Officer and they are responsible >> for >> > getting the gear to meetings, and they have the use of it in the rest >> of >> > the >> > month. >> > >> > >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Volker Kuhlmann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > Sent: Wednesday, 14 September 2005 2:01 p.m. >> > To: linux-users@it.canterbury.ac.nz >> > Subject: CLUG toolbox >> > >> >> Frankly I think we should buy the following and find somewhere on >> >> premises to lock it away: >> >> >> >> selection of ethernet cables >> > >> > Ack. Make sure the cables are straight, and get one or two crossover >> > adapters. That gives you maximum flexibility and prevents you having >> > arguments with your equipment "are you stright or not? I wish I had >> the >> > longer one crossed and the shorter one straight". >> > >> > Lowest prices at tastech.co.nz (in Sydenham). >> > >> >> extension cord >> >> 6 way multibox >> > >> > All this stuff dirt cheap at Bunnings. >> > >> >> (maybe) 5 port switch. >> > >> > Make it 8-port (5-port is history). And make it a CNet, not an X-net, >> $35 >> > at >> > Tastech and has auto-sensing straight/crossover, ie you plug it in and >> > are done with it. >> > >> > Throw it all into a <$9.95 toolbox from the Junkhouse or Bunnings or >> > Placemakers or Idontcare. Stick a list of the inventory to the inside >> of >> > the >> > lid... and label all items with a big black pen. >> > >> >> The only problem may be in finding somewhere secure to keep it for >> the >> >> 30 days a month when we are NOT there. It must be on site or its a >> >> waste of time. It must also be easy to retrieve for obvious reasons, >> >> but at the same time secure. >> > >> > The person who is usually attending the meeting every month takes it >> home >> > - >> > someone else picks it up if necessary? It's not a waste of time if >> it's >> > not >> > on site, as long as you can rely on all items being in the one box >> which >> > you >> > grab on the way out. >> > >> > Volker >> > >> > -- >> > Volker Kuhlmann is possibly list0570 with the domain in >> > header >> > http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings >> > to >> > me. > > -- > CS > -- Windows: Where do you want to go today? MacOS: Where do you want to be tomorrow? Linux: Are you coming or what?
