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How can I set up my WiFi to be used as wireless access point on Ubuntu Server? I have a local Ubuntu Server, it has a wireless card in it (802.11a/b/g/n) and I really want to set it up as an 802.11n access point since my normal access point does not support N. It needs to work as a switch as well so I can connect and get DHPC through. Edit: I don't see Network Manager as a good solution since it depends on a lot of X11 packages, and i don't want that on a server. |
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Here is a good tread I have found: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1488953 Is nice and new, so it should work in Ubuntu 10.04 no problem. Also Its CLI so it doesn't need any X libs at all :) |
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Click on your NetworkManager icon in the panel, and choose "Create Wireless network..." You should be able to set this up as a "System" (as opposed to "User") connection. You say that this is on a server, so perhaps you're accessing the server through SSH only. In that case, you can try some remote X connection; or try to configure NetworkManager through the command line, which should be possible, if non-trivial. |
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This is a pretty good (if a little dated [if 2006 is dated]) article which outlines how to do this from the command line. http://www.linux.com/archive/feed/55617 Assuming your wireless device works okay you can probably dive right in at the bridging section about half way down. |
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