WiFi and the Penguin: Setting Up 802.11b Under Linux  By Michael
Hall  January 11, 2002  Adding client 802.11b networking to a
Linux workstation isn't the easiest task in the world -- but
it's definitely doable for anyone with a little knowledge of how
their Linux system works. In this tutorial, Michael Hall
explains step-by-step how to set up wireless networking on a
Linux workstation.  As with 802.11b in general, the world of
wireless LANs as experienced through Linux is an interesting and
challenging mix of implementations and approaches. Setting up
access to a wireless network in Linux isn't a difficult
undertaking to a motivated enthusiast, but it is somewhat
complex.  In this article, we'll look at some common stops for
setting up an 802.11b PCMCIA card on a Linux laptop, provide a
general guide to preparing to set up wireless support, and
discuss rudimentary ways to secure connections using OpenSSH --
a standard method of providing an encrypted tunnel for common
TCP-based protocols.  It's important to