help with network detection using wlanctl-ngForum: Networking Topic: help with network detection using wlanctl-ng started by: mattjackets Posted by mattjackets on Oct. 30 2004,02:17
Hi all, old to debian, new to dsl and i have a somewhat complicated question...Here's my situation: i have a prism2 usb wireless device, and have it working quite well with my hdd install of dsl. This computer is intended for a mobile application, so the network will have to switch configurations in the following manner: when a certain AP is within range, i need the machine to associate with it....otherwise it has to fall back into ad-hoc mode. Here's the part I need help with: how can I test to see if a certain ssid is within range? how can I test to see if there is an active ad-hoc connection? (I assume wlanctl-ng can do this without interupting the current network connections) thanks, +matt |