HostAP

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hostap
Developer: Jouni Malinen & others
Latest release: 0.5.7 / December 31, 2006
OS: Linux
Use: WLAN device drivers
License: GPLv2
Website: hostap.epitest.fi

HostAP is one of the most popular IEEE 802.11 device drivers for Linux. It works with cards utilizing the Prism 2/2.5/3 chipset and support Host AP mode, which allows a WLAN card to perform all the functions of an access point.

The driver code was written by Jouni Malinen.

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