Cannot start hostapd with usb wifi on ubuntu server 16.04.3 - addendum: iw list

[Brad Chesney]

...probably no good for AP purposes
 Supported interface modes:
* managed
* monitor


Atheros AR5BXB112 802.11n 2.4/5GHz Mini PCIe WiFi Card
        Supported interface modes:
                * managed
                * AP
                * AP/VLAN
                * monitor
                * mesh point

Compex WLE900VX 802.11ac 2.4/5GHz Mini PCIe WiFi Card
        Supported interface modes:
                * IBSS
                * managed
                * AP
                * AP/VLAN
                * WDS
                * monitor
                * mesh point
                * P2P-client
                * P2P-GO
                * outside context of a BSS

I had to get mini-PCIe to PCIe adapters for both-- different ones, the
Compex seemed finicky as to which adapter it would accept. I had to
try three different kinds as it didn't like the first two.

Take Care,
-Brad Chesney
bradchesney79 at gmail.com
(440)954-0151 - Mobile