Re: WLAN access point with Alix board from PC Engines

[David Goodenough <david.goodenough@btconnect.com>]

On Wednesday 30 Nov 2011, Ramon Hofer wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> I have an AMD Geode Alix board from PC Engines [1] which I'm planning to
> setup as WLAN access point.
> The board has two miniPCI slots.
> 
> So far I've read that I can't just use any WLAN card. It has to be
> capable of the master mode?
> 
> Does anybody have experience with miniPCI master WLAN cards?
> Which card would you use?
> 
> 
> Regards
> Ramon
> 
> [1] http://pcengines.ch/alix2d2.htm
The Atheros cards generally work OK.  I have used these in client, 
mesh and AP modes (not on an Alix, but on a Wrap which from this 
perspective is the same).

But there are several other chip sets which also work I am told.

David