Hi. Caspar von Seckendorff wrote:
802.11b allows multiple source MACs, but it requires that a special header is used. This header is not implemented in the normal client firmware, as it is not needed there. It can either be implemented by uploading a tertiary firmware to the card (which is stored in the card's RAM, therefor is lost after the power is gone), or by implementing the functionality on host level. The latter is what HostAP does (see below).Is the problem that the bridging code cannot switch source MACs with this driver, or is the real problem that the 802.11b standard does not allow multiple source MAC over one associated link?
You might have a chance by buying a prism-based card (I can offer you some if you want to, as I'm working for a reseller of wlan equipment) and using the HostAP driver (http://hostap.epitest.fi/). But be aware that even with this driver it won't be possible to bridge more than one MAC to a "foreign" access point.Is there anything I can do about it (like buying a different wlan-card)? Or do I have to buy a product like Linksys WET-11?
Maybe you can explain a little more what is planned with this link, it could be that there are some ideas that could help you.
Bye, Mike
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