There has been a fair amount of work done in getting Linux to run as a true AccessPoint but so far there hasn't been too much visible work on getting the BSD's to do the same. Here I document the projects that I am aware of. -- AdamShand

See also: LinuxAccessPoint, HostApMode

• Hack to install BSD on an Apple AirPort.

  • http://www.ambrisko.com/doug/airport/

• A nice article about "Configuring a FreeBSD Access Point for your Wireless Network" from Sys Admin Magazine (samag.com). Of course you should be able to apply the concepts to another BSD. -- NebiyuYohannes

  • http://www.samag.com/documents/s=7121/sam0205a/sam0205a.htm

Actually, it looks like it's a hack now to install linux on an apple airport. --ForrestEnglish

• Preliminary HostApMode drivers for BSD

  • http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=3C8BE1F2.F60E3C23_pacbell.net%40ns.sol.net

• A recent post to the OpenBSD misc@ list details how to setup a home firewall/ap using OpenBSD 3.1 it's very helpful to those getting started and the DIY people who want a homegrown solution:

  • http://www.well.com/~jbyrd/firewall.html

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