Due to the missing Kernel Headers (?) it is not possible to use external USB-Wifi-Dongles.
Is it possible to enable Concurrent-Mode / Mixed-Mode so that the Onboard-Wifi acts as Client AND AP (Access Point)?
In this Thread (/forum/thread-66-page-2.html) they said that we can build a Kernel Module, but how? And why? In the Makefiles the -DCONFIG_CONCURRENT_MODE is still enabled.
Is there a way to enable this easy with Software Parameters? Or a P2P in a Config File? Realtek calls the Concurrent Mode P2P.
As for TinkerOS, I doubt will be a simple matter to make the hardware working. Even for an USB device.
That will need to compile the kernel and hope that funny simlink will give a chance to complete the compilation. But even better if someone will give the compiled module for rtl8723bs in concurrent mode
For Armbian, the USB dongle is fine and I used, but I couldn't realize to make it work in concurrent mode.
(10-24-2018, 12:32 PM)Im4Tinker Wrote: [ -> ]For Armbian, the USB dongle is fine and I used, but I couldn't realize to make it work in concurrent mode.
You mean, the On-Board Wifi Chip works OOTB on Armbian (for Client Mode), and another USB-Wifi-Dongle (for Access Point Mode) will also work, without compiling anything?
Quote:and another USB-Wifi-Dongle (for Access Point Mode) will also work, without compiling anything?
Badass
as such:
![[Image: alfa-awus-1900.png]](https://www.armbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/alfa-awus-1900.png)
or el cheapo single AC stream:
![[Image: comfast-cf-915ac.png]](https://www.armbian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/comfast-cf-915ac.png)
with monitor mode, overclocking, ... and AC access point setup this way:
External powering is ofc mandatory for the big guy. He needs up to 700mA.
(10-24-2018, 12:43 PM)Major7 Wrote: [ -> ]You mean, the On-Board Wifi Chip works OOTB on Armbian (for Client Mode), and another USB-Wifi-Dongle (for Access Point Mode) will also work, without compiling anything?
I still testing. Anyway I can get the on board chip to connect to internet and the
Code:
$ lsusb
2001:3c19 D-Link Corp. DWA-125 Wireless N 150 Adapter(rev.A3) [Ralink RT5370]
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attachment=326]
as access point. I think is demanding 400 mA at peek.
But the
create_ap script still leave me doubtful, because the same dongle on a PC
was doing the concurrent jobs.
The script is checking tightly the device capabilities and it fails at some point, I think.
Can you tell us, what are the settings for AP, are dnsmasq and hostapd,
only ?
For my own use I just need to use Client Mode with on board hardware, only seldom I would connect for checking available updates or install some package (mainly during initial setup).