On Tuesday 22 August 2006 07:07, Daniel R. wrote: > Package: wpasupplicant > Version: 0.5.4-5 > Severity: normal > > Hello, > > The file README.modes.gz in /usr/share/doc/wpasupplicant provides a > deep explanation of the new roaming mode (using the "wpa-roam" tag in > /etc/network/interfaces' wireless network stanza(s)). > > I have configured that mode in my laptop (and replaced old ifplugd + > guessnet system) and works right... > > ...But you need to specify an "auto <interface>" line in > /etc/network/interfaces in order to spawn wpasupplicant daemons at > system startup. Otherwise, nothing will happen (no up / down events > for the roaming interface). THIS IS NOT SPECIFIED IN README.modes.gz > file.
Why do people lately feel they must use capitalised letters when describing wpasupplicant documentation? Is it that offensive? ;-) > > In my case I need to add an "auto eth2" line for my eth2 interface. > Therefore, a sample roaming interface eth2 stanza in > /etc/network/interfaces would be: > > auto eth2 > iface eth2 inet manual > wpa-driver wext > wpa-roam /path/to/wpa_supplicant.conf > > > Please add a comment in README.modes.gz about this, as it may cause > some mess to less experienced users. > No problem, will add it, along with a hint to use allow-hotplug for hot-pluggable devices. Thanks, Kel. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
