Linux-supported Wireless Networking deal in KC

[Gerald Combs]

Leo J Mauler wrote:

> Hmmm.  I'm new to this wireless stuff so excellent point.  I have a few
> 10/100 NICs which also use the RTL8139, perhaps its a case of
> underclocking the chipset (or perhaps thats a really stupid concept that
> isn't even conceivable).
> 
> Well, I have a boxed Edimax wireless PCI NIC right here...<rips off
> shrinkwrap>
> 
> Hmmm, you're right.  RTL8180L is the chipset.  That would be one of them
> thar 802.11 chipsets, right?  :)

Yep.  According to

   http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/products1-2.aspx?modelid=2002111

it is.  It even supports WOL (wake-on-lan).  However, according to

http://www.hpl.hp.com/personal/Jean_Tourrilhes/Linux/Linux.Wireless.drivers.802.11b.html#Realtek

the driver doesn't support scanning or monitor (RFMON) mode.  RFMON is
required for wardriving or general packet capture.

> Well, I guess it goes to show that you should never take the word of the
> guy in the computer store.  :)