WiFi sounding board (posts for FAQ)

[BobSutan]

http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-WiFi-Reception

I'm finally building the Wireless Networking FAQ. If you have any tips or tweaks [to enhance wireless networking such as those described in the article], questions, or simply want to add your 2 cents, please post them in this thread.

 

[COKE CAN]

What Cisco wireless access point is recomended to add to a home lab?

 

[Malk-a-mite]

General Wireless FAQ stuff?

One of the most common questions is alternative connection software (something not WZC or the manufactor/brand software).
Invariably Netstumbler gets mentioned as being able to view networks but I don't think I've seen anything for managing connections thrown out on the board yet.

How to add a router to an existing network (LAN port + disabling DHCP).

Differences in WEP/WPA/WPA2, might be a good candidate for an external link on the subject.

How to use two WAP/Routers in bridging mode.

How to use a PC with a secondary connection as a WAP.

Linux friendly cards/chipsets.

I'm sure I'll think of more questions that cycle through here on a weekly basis.

 

[Xilikon]

Good starting point for WEP/WPA/WPA2 would be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wired_Equivalent_Privacy