How to use Ralink RT2501/RT2573 as wifi access point in Debian Linux
- by user60813
Hi,
I have a fit-PC server with Debian GNU/Linux (Lenny). I would like to use it as a wifi access point since my Linksys WRT54GS has become unstable.
I have a USB Ralink wifi NIC. When I insert the card to USB I can see this with lsusb:
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 148f:2573 Ralink Technology, Corp. RT2501/RT2573 Wireless Adapter
I have tried following various HOWTOs on using wifi card as AP in Linux, however, it seems that the card cannot go into monitor mode. I believe this is because I must use a newer driver or upload non-free firmware or something like that.
I have tried installed wicd, but it does not help.
I bought this wifi adapter because I was told that it is one of the most common used Linux supported wifi cards that can be used as access point and a lot of other stuff.
So my question is: How do I set up this USB wifi card as wireless access point in Debian Lenny?