mrbenn
Established Member
I want to set-up a local file share via wifi but not connected to the internet.
I have the following available:
wi-fi usb dongle - tp link
various old pc's
usb sticks/hdd's for data storage
can buy wi-fi cable router if needed
I cannot connect it to the existing wired network so everything will need to be done over local wi-fi. I would like users to be able to enter a local IP address to take them to a file list homepage or if upon joining the wifi network they would be presented with a homepage with the files.
Clients would be windows pc's, tablets and phones. Happy playing with linux so would prefer to use that.
Is it possible to set up a wifi network using just a pc and usb wifi dongle? or do I need a router?
It would be a similar setup to pirate box, but with known local users only.
http://daviddarts.com/piratebox/?title=PirateBox
I have found the TP-Link TL-WR842ND which it appears can be flashed with dd-wrt and as it has a usb socket this may be an easier way?
http://www.ebuyer.com/343315-tp-link-300mbps-multi-function-wireless-n-router-tl-wr842nd
Any thoughts/solutions much appreciated!
I have the following available:
wi-fi usb dongle - tp link
various old pc's
usb sticks/hdd's for data storage
can buy wi-fi cable router if needed
I cannot connect it to the existing wired network so everything will need to be done over local wi-fi. I would like users to be able to enter a local IP address to take them to a file list homepage or if upon joining the wifi network they would be presented with a homepage with the files.
Clients would be windows pc's, tablets and phones. Happy playing with linux so would prefer to use that.
Is it possible to set up a wifi network using just a pc and usb wifi dongle? or do I need a router?
It would be a similar setup to pirate box, but with known local users only.
http://daviddarts.com/piratebox/?title=PirateBox
I have found the TP-Link TL-WR842ND which it appears can be flashed with dd-wrt and as it has a usb socket this may be an easier way?
http://www.ebuyer.com/343315-tp-link-300mbps-multi-function-wireless-n-router-tl-wr842nd
Any thoughts/solutions much appreciated!
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