Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:42:06 +0100 From: Herbert Feutl <herbert.feutl@gmx.at> To: "Walker, Michael" <Michael.Walker2@capita.co.uk>, freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: wlan conig tool Message-ID: <41F6146E.8010609@gmx.at> In-Reply-To: <A95E24C61BD9D611AF6200080255E43A0BF22432@CAPITAEMAIL02> References: <A95E24C61BD9D611AF6200080255E43A0BF22432@CAPITAEMAIL02>
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the problem about root rights is a problem i also thought about. i am not so good in using freebsd but i will get better. the problem of die ifconfig and the long syntac can be handled by aliases. but as example in our school there ar more then 5 APs and at home I also have 2. but i dont noch in school which of the APs is reachable. so i had to start first a tool which shows me the reachable APs. then i had to call the alias. alos iam not able to see without adding new commands which wlan aps i have also addes and configured. i had to look for my aliases. so i have now 3 xterm windows opened (1: typing alias 2: looking for aps 3: looking in my alias list) then what i dont want is, wenn a friend of mine starting my libretto, or using it, that he/she is able to see the wepkeys in "cleartext" as easy as it is in my alias file. and the problem about the rights to configere: is it possible to finde a way by adding sudo rights oder starting a daemon of your programm which have the rights to use ifconfig an the GUI only gifs instructions to this daemon? this are only some stupid ideas. i would be happy if there is a programm or will be written. also if it will find its way into the port tree. and i can help with the german translation if it is necassary. thanks herbert (from austria) Walker, Michael wrote: >>hello! >> >>i am using a hacked orinoco silver in my libretto 100CT >>the pcmcia card will detected without problems. >> >>i want to take my little friend with me at school and at home. >>also other users want to use this subnotebook. >> >>so is it possible to conigure wlan connections via a graphicle user >>interface? also new wlan AP should be able to add via this software. >> >>it should be easier to use then ifconfig. >>windows users should also be able to handle this tool. >> >>thanks >> >>herbert > > > I don't know of any graphical interfaces to ifconfig off the top of my head. > But writing one would be a simple task using C, GTK and a few system() > calls. The problem lies in that users whom don't necessarily know what they > are doing (or I am assuming they don't as they can't use ifconfig) would > need root access to use the program. I wouldn't recommend this, or even > having the program run with the suid bit set. > If you don't care about this, I would be happy to write the program for you, > I'm looking for a project at the moment, and this could fit the bill of what > I need. > HTH > Mick Walker > > > ********************************************************************************** > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may be subject to legal privilege, and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. > If you have received this email in error or think you may have done so, you may not peruse, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message. Please notify the sender immediately and delete the original e-mail from your system. > > Computer viruses can be transmitted by e-mail. Recipients should check this e-mail for the presence of viruses. The Capita Group and its subsidiaries accept no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. > *********************************************************************************** > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-newbies > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-newbies-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > > -- *--------------------------- + http://www.redhotchilli.org + http://www.wasted-darlings.com + http://webcam.istsehr.org + http://www.kirnbo.net ---------------------------* In life there are going to be some things thats going to make it hard to smile. But what ever you do, through all the rain and the pain, you got to keep your sense of humor, you got to smile for me now. REMEMBER THAT
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