[GNUz] [Fwd: FreeBSD 6.1 Released]

Dale DuRose gnuz@inode.co.nz
Thu, 11 May 2006 08:50:13 +1200


Rik Tindall wrote:
> Nick Rout wrote:
>
>>> Neil is currently helping me compile in hostap -  
>>> http://hostap.epitest.fi
>>> - so it's a great comparison LNX/FreeBSD on this networking task.
>>>   
>>
>> pebble?
>>
>
> Hey, good point.
>
> The mission is to get dialup ppp shared wirelessly for Sydenham 
> (though we'll keep trying for broadband wireless in, long term). So 
> once we get a LNX &/or BSD solution running, refined installs like 
> this will be worth a look too.
>
Well i know how to nat a ppp connect on freebsd

and

setup DHCP

The next step is to just understand freebsd ifconfig options for wifi 
card more in full.

> It all moves us towards supplementing Don's ClarkConnect option, and 
> extending wireless community.
>
> Thanks for the tip,
>