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Wireless Router Howto

Michael Taht <mtaht@picketwyre.com> & Greg Retkowski <greg@rage.net>

Written December 20, 1998

This is a brief mini-howto on how to build a linux based wireless router out of what amounts to spare parts, using the linux router project's single disk router software. The total cost of each end of the router, including antennas and cabling, is less than $1300 USD. This is a considerable savings over dedicated wireless bridge units (typically $3100 USD).

1. Introduction

2. Before you start

2.1 Useful stuff to have
2.2 Useful stuff to know
2.3 Useful background material
2.4 Hardware Required
2.5 Software Required
2.6 Using the LRP code
2.7 First, figure out where you are
2.8 Find a suitable downstream site
2.9 Notes on Cabling

3. Build your routers

3.1 Test your setup
3.2 Test your cables
3.3 Hardware Installation
3.4 Performance Notes
3.5 Serial consoles
3.6 Getting around diskspace problems
3.7 Router Backups using LRP

4. Summary

5. Appendicies

5.1 LRP Disks quickstart guide
5.2 A brief guide to Orienteering
5.3 Suppliers
5.4 Host Routing for multiple point to point nodes
5.5 Greg's Notes

6. Credits

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