2 SSIDs on 1 interface

[Alexandre Epert]

Hi,


In addition of my previous question, do anyone knows if there is an USB wifi dongle which can do that?

The two I use don't have a "valid interface combinations" section but "interface combinations are not supported".

I see on this page that some chipsets are capable of mesh (like old Atheros or Ralink chipset) :

<a href="https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers" target="_blank" class="newlyinsertedlink">https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers</a>

Do I need this kind of device to broadcast 2 SSIDs from a single dongle?

I'm a little bit confused about it and my boss is going to make me crazy if I can't find a solution.


Regards,

Alexandre EPERT


>Hi,
>
>I'm quite new to hostapd but I need to have 2 SSIDs on 1 physical
>interface but I can't make it work.
>
>I read that guide
>http://wiki.stocksy.co.uk/wiki/Multiple_SSIDs_with_hostapd and
>hostapd.conf file.
>It is said I need to change MAC address of my wireless interface to
>match the beginning of the MAC addresses defined by this mask
>ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:fc (if I understood/read correctly).
>
>I can not change MAC address of my interface, maybe due to a driver
>limitation or issue. I tried using system tools (ifconfig,
>/etc/network/interfaces, etc.) and macchanger which gives me an error
>message : Network driver didn't actually change to the new MAC!!
>I am using an Edimax EW-7811U AC USB Wifi dongle with a driver from
>github : https://github.com/abperiasamy/rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux
>
>Is there a way to have 2 SSIDs on 1 interface without modifying MAC address?
>
>
>It's working with 1 SSID quite well (not stress tested at the moment).
>
>Any help would be gladly appreciated.
>
>Thanks.
>