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ELEC ENG 4039A/B

FINAL YEAR HONOUR PROJECT

OPTIMISATION WLAN FOR BROADBAND ACCESS

Introduction

Project Background

WLAN Background

Linux and WLAN

Network Optimisations

Current Development

Further Development

Project Management

People

Useful Links

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Acknowledgment

UltraWAP Access Point

UltraWAP is a current release access point which is a direct replacement for MNWAPB device. This access point was given by Rob Clark, FreeNet Antenna [19] for project research which aims to deploy it and to produce a firmware with open source based as there was no firmware source available.

Table 1 - UltraWAP Specification

Specifications	UltraWAP
Compatibility	IEEE802.11b (11Mbps) IEEE802.11g (54Mbps)
Transmit Power	18 dBm 21 dBm option 23 dBm option
CPU	RealTek 8186 (180MHz MIPS)
RF Module	Realtek 8225
Flash	2MB NOR
RAM	8MB SDRAM
Frequency Band	2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
Data Rates	Up to 54Mbps
Antenna	1 x rpSMA Detachable Antenna
Radio Technology	DSSS
Power	12V DC, 0.5A Linear Power Adaptor
Retail Price	$99

More information

Freenet-Antennas

UltraWAP Hardware Hacking

UltraWAP Firmware Development

Troubleshooting

HOW_TO