Hacks 6382: Introduction

Hacks 6382 Introduction

One of the joys of wireless hacking is that it encompasses both the hardware and software worlds. If you're not comfortable with soldering irons, but you can hack Perl or C, many great things are waiting for you to hack. Software hacks permeate the wireless world, from alternate drivers to replacement firmware.

This chapter covers a wide range of subjects, from advertising services over your wireless, to using captive portals, to building your own access point using Linux or BSD.