Wireless Software

The software listed by type in the following sections is useful for WISPs.

Access Point Software

Table B-6 lists some of the more commonly available software for wireless access points.

Table B-6. Access Point Software
CompanyWebsiteProduct
KarlNetwww.karlnet.comSoftware that runs on access points and wireless clients that adds polling, bandwidth management, routing, packet aggregation, and other WISP features.
Mikrotikwww.mikrotik.comAccess point and router software with many features that are useful to wireless network operators.
Valemount Networkswww.station-server.comStarOS access point and client software provides many WISP features.

Bandwidth Management Software

Managing wireless bandwidth is crucial for WISPs. The following ...

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