HermesAP is a software package that includes Orinoco driver patches and firmware extraction/upload utilities for improved network operation.
If you're in need of a solution to switch Hermes/Airport WaveLAN cards to BSS Master mode under Linux, HermesAP is a package that comes highly recommended. Comprised of Orinoco driver patches and tertiary firmware extraction/upload utilities, HermesAP provides everything necessary to make your switch.
The package itself contains a wealth of components, from the patched orinoco-0.13c driver, which offers BSS Master support (with WDS), monitoring mode, and multiple TXFIDs, to firmware up/download/boot support. Additionally, hfwload is included to load (and boot) Tertiary (AP mode) firmware in the RAM of the Card. And for those looking to extract Tertiary firmware from a publicly available binary, hfwget is also provided.
Overall, HermesAP is an essential package for anyone looking to switch Hermes/Airport WaveLAN cards to BSS Master mode under Linux. With its comprehensive suite of tools and utilities, it is the perfect solution for those looking for a streamlined and efficient experience.
The package itself contains a wealth of components, from the patched orinoco-0.13c driver, which offers BSS Master support (with WDS), monitoring mode, and multiple TXFIDs, to firmware up/download/boot support. Additionally, hfwload is included to load (and boot) Tertiary (AP mode) firmware in the RAM of the Card. And for those looking to extract Tertiary firmware from a publicly available binary, hfwget is also provided.
Overall, HermesAP is an essential package for anyone looking to switch Hermes/Airport WaveLAN cards to BSS Master mode under Linux. With its comprehensive suite of tools and utilities, it is the perfect solution for those looking for a streamlined and efficient experience.
What's New
Version 0.2: N/A