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AT76c503a - Linux Driver for Atmel AT76C503/505A-based USB WLAN Adapters - An information guide for this driver including compiling, installing, starting, configuration, troubleshooting, distribution-specific issues, running with kernel 2.6.x, how to set private wireless parameters, chipsets & restrictions, and table of devices. Last updated 2004.
AbsoluteValue Software, Inc. - Linux WLAN Project - The goal of the linux-wlan(tm) Project is to develop a complete, standards-based, wireless LAN system using the GNU/Linux operating system.
AirSnort Homepage - A wireless LAN (WLAN) tool which cracks encryption keys on 802.11bWEP networks.
ChilliSpot - Open Source Wireless LAN Access Point Controller - A captive portal or wireless LAN access point controller; used for authenticating users of a wireless LAN.
Devicescape Software - Developers of wireless LAN and WLAN software for Linux. Website also available in Japanese.
FreeWRT - A Linux distribution for embedded systems. It is an appliance development kit (ADK) especially designed for embedded system developers and advanced users
Gwireless_applet - GNOME-based panel applet and management tool to manage wireless network cards that support Linux wireless extensions.
IBM developerWorks: Wireless: Running free with Linux - A review article about the tools and projects which will help implement a wireless Linux system; includes an extensive resource section. (2004)
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Driver for Linux - An open source 802.11b driver for the ipw2100.
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Driver for Linux - An open source 802.11bg driver for the ipw2200.
Intel WiFi Wireless Drivers for Linux - A free and open driver for the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter.
KWiFiManager Home - A wireless LAN client manager for KDE3.
Kismet - 802.11 Network sniffer - An 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system.
LANParty.com - LANParty Hosting Guide - For the ultimate geek -- a complete guide to hosting a successful LAN party.
Linux & Wireless LANs - Site includes "The Linux Wireless LAN Howto" and extensive list of LAN resources - LAN drivers, wireless Linux software, security software, other wireless howtos and help sites, public wireless Linux networks, hardware, and general Linux links.
Linux Wireless - An information site for wireless networking on Linux.
Linux-IrDA Project - An implementation of the IrDA(TM) (industry standard for infrared wireless communication) standards specifications for the Linux kernel.
MadWifi - A Linux kernel device driver for Wireless LAN chipsets from Atheros.
NetworkManager - Linux Networking made Easy - A distribution and desktop-agnostic networking tool that facilitates the process of switching between wired and wireless networks.
Open1X - The Open1X project is dedicated to bringing a free, open source 802.1X/WPA/WPA2/IEEE802.11i implementation to as many target platforms as possible.
OpenWrt - Wireless Freedom - A Linux distribution for embedded devices and wireless routers.
PacketProtector - Security Solution for Wireless Routers - A Linux distribution for wireless routers, built on top of OpenWrt. The goal of this project is to transform the router into a unified threat management device.
Practically Networked - Practical, easy-to-understand help for small network builders; extensive troubleshooting information, tips on getting special applications to work through firewalls, and product reviews on hardware routers, hubs/switches, wireless and HomePNA LAN products.
Public IP - ZoneCD - A CD-based Linux distribution for setting up a WiFi public hot spot.
Ralink RT2500 Chipsets For Wireless Devices - Compatibility List - A hardware compatibility list for all the Ralink-based devices for USB, PCI, and PCMCIA (Ralink RT2500 WLAN chipsets are IEEE 802.11x compliant); also has links to open source driver projects for the Ralink rt2400 and rt2500 chipsets.
RealVNC - The original open source, cross-platform remote access control software.
Sentry Firewall CD -- Firewall/IDS Node on a CD-ROM - A CD-based firewall with intrusion detection, based on Slackware Linux.
Sputnik-Managed WiFi Networks - A U.S.-based company that provides secure, manageable wireless solutions.
SquidBee - A project that uses an open hardware design as well as open source software as a platform for wireless remote control and sensing.
The QWireless Handbook - A x86 and iPaq (palmtop) app analyzing wireless LANs; handbook covers installation, general use and data structures.
TightVNC (Virtual Network Computing) - Remote network access to graphical desktops.
Welcome to the rt2x00 Project - This project is a development effort to provide free, stable and feature-rich Linux drivers for wireless 802.11b/g/i cards based on the following Ralink chipsets: rt2400, rt2500, rt2570, rt61 and rt73.
Wireless Networking in the Developing World - Online Book - A practical guide to planning and building inexpensive telecommunications infrastructure; particularly suitable for people who have little or no Internet access. Available in PDF format only. Site has a wiki and mailing list. (2006)