[MLB-WIRELESS] Microstumbler- standalone wifi card hack

[Jonathan Gray]

On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 06:55:15PM +1100, Nath wrote:
> Linksys also make something like this.
> The WUSBF54G
> 
>    * High-speed Wireless-G networking for your desktop or notebook computer
>    * Built-in Wi-Fi Finder detects Wireless-G and Wireless-B signals
>    * Easy to read display shows network name, channel, signal strength,
>      and security on/off
>    * Wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit WEP or WPA
>      encryption
> 
> 
> not sure if this link will work, but here is the homepage for it
> http://www-au.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=AU%2FLayout&cid=1146582240285&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
> 
> I haven't had a play with one yet as they seem a little expensive with a 
> RRP of $139.95ex
> 
> - Nathan

There are quite a few of these adapters around now, they are generally
all based around the Zydass (now Atheros sadly) ZD1211 chip.

A bit of discussion can be found here
http://www.maushammer.com/systems/wififinder/index.html

Given you can buy a ZD1211 based device for around $25 AUD
it would be an interesting project for someone to hook their
own micro up to one and provide similiar functionality.

Jonathan