On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:26, you wrote: > There is also a nz age on the same topic somewhere. > > a while ago there discussion on getting the DSE usb wifi thing going on > linux so that this could be implemented on a decent OS/gateway. > > Andrew E even came to my office and we had a play, I just cannot > remember the results! I think he had the same device (different > manufacturer, same chipset) going on his debian laptop. > > Can you fill us in again Andy? My memory is startinng to reflect my age!
Hi, I think I discussed a lot of the details on the list, so they'll be in the archive somewhere, but basically I built the antenna as described here: http://usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/ with a skimmer from the Asian Food Warehouse on Salisbury St., and fixed a USB WiFi dongle (EDIMAX from Computer Dynamics) in the middle with a hose mender from Bunnings. I drove around Christchurch pointing this thing out towards the hills at various spots and did get several access points (including Yobbo). The first place I tried was Sherbourne St. at Edgeware Rd., which is about 8.5km from the Yobbo transmitter. The signal was weak, but it worked. The biggest problem I had was getting the drivers working for Linux. I shall spare you the details, but the supplied Win98 drivers worked on my (Win98) laptop. I spent ages getting the Linux version going, but eventually I did (with prodding and encouragement from Nick). Anyway, once it was going and I saw it worked I put it back on the shelf. When I took it to Nick's office we still had trouble with the driver on his machine (the USB stack needs a funky tweak), and besides, you can't see the hill from there. It would have been interesting to know what could be seen though. Andy
