Submitted by mozzwald on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:11
I compiled the Linux 3.0.0+ kernel with some USB Wifi drivers. This should allow for some interesting things on the Zipit (hostap, wifi bridging, monitor mode, etc). Here's a list of the chipsets:
Broadcom 43xx (+legacy)
Atheros Based
Ralink rt2500, rt2501/rt73, rt27xx/rt28xx/rt30xx, rt2800usb
Realtek RTL8192CU/RTL8188CU
ZyDAS ZD1211/ZD1211B
You'll also need firmware for some of these. If you're using z2sid you can install them from the repos with apt-get. Here's a list of the Debian packages:
http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=firmware&searchon=names&suite=unstable§ion=all
I only tested with an Ralink rt73 stick and the Debian Sid firmware-ralink package. Have fun!
rt73
Oh my goodness. I was just watching a DerbyCon video, and IronGeek mentioned zipit. I haven't been around lately so, I opened a new tab to see what is new...and VIOLA! MOZZWALD HAS DONE IT AGAIN. You're the best.
Linksys WUSB54GC
Works right out of the box!
booted into recovery OS,
used the curl ...| bunzip2 - | tar trick,
rebooted,
Plugged in my WUSB54GC,
usbhost (just to be sure),
lsusb,
modprobe rt73usb,
iwconfig
Voila. This is great. Thanks Mozzwald