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ryanfx
04-25-2007, 09:47 PM
Ok so here's the problem. I have a laptop with Linux and an atheros based wifi card. I want to set up a shared internet connection that is being provided via Ethernet to the laptop. (essentially a mobile Access point)

Solution = ?

Brando56894
04-25-2007, 09:49 PM
distro? dont know much about wifi since i dont use it. im sure someone over at ubuntuforums.org could help you if no one here can ;)

ryanfx
04-25-2007, 09:57 PM
Slackware 11.0 - Sorry!

Brando56894
04-25-2007, 10:14 PM
slackware is based off of debian correct?? if so then the ubuntu ppl should be able to help you ;)

ryanfx
04-26-2007, 10:39 AM
I think I'm sorta getting it. Trying to use IP tables.

GrandmasterCow
04-26-2007, 05:32 PM
yeah can, use squid as a internet gateway but i'm not too sure how you set the wifi up as an AP in slackware