In Closing

802.11b hardware seems to be limited only by the imagination of those who can get their hands on it—and with prices dropping as time goes on, the number of people who are hacking it will only increase. If you’re interested in extending the gear, sign on to any of the great local wireless mailing lists, buy yourself some gear, and get started.

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