Multihomed WLANs from Intel

accessdeniednsp writes: "El Reg gives us some insight on Intel Labs' new software to let your wireless LAN card hop between various networks (802.3, 802.11, and 'fixed Ethernet' they call it). Perfect for us snoopers to walk by college frat houses and hopping on the 'net with our linux ipaq's :)" First company to come out with a "universal connectivity" PCMCIA card wins all the marbles.

Re:Who does the hardware?

[keep_it_simple_stupi]

"what new and funky harware are we going to need?"
Not only this, but will the hardware be reliable? I recently set up a LinkSys Wireless router for a friend and anytime more than one PC generates traffic, the router simply locks up - it must be reset. If this is how the hardware is going to be than no thanks.
I hope someone is using their head and actually tests this equipment before putting it out on the marketplace.

What we really need

[vlag]

What we all really need is a wireless nic that can be upgraded to new wireless standards à la 802.11x via firmware. The argument exists that we don't have the components to build these cards but I feel that this is where research should move. As it stands now, we are poised for a new standard roll-out every 8 months for the next few years. Anyone know about this type of tech being develloped?

Re:catching up with the mac

[x1l]

Since when can't windows switch network settings without a reboot? Try windows 2000, or XP....no need to reboot