Description of problem: An Enhancement Request: I'd like to see the HostAP pcmcia/wireless modules be optionally included and maintained in the standard Fedora distribution. A few people have compiled the kernal mods against RedHat 8 and 9 without error. Considering the ubiquitous nature of wireless networking, it would be wonderful to include this as a standard part of Fedora Core. See http://hostap.epitest.fi/ for more information. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
work is ongoing to improve the in-kernel wireless drivers. Fedora will continue to use these.
Dave, can you (or someone else) comment on this on-going work or point to further information? Is AP functionality being implemented any time soon? Will wds links be supported?
Take a look at the 2.6.13-mm kernel and you'll get a good picture where the wireless stuff is at right now.