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Linux Foundation

Developing a New WiFi Daemon for Linux - Lightweight Solution for IoT

Linux Foundation via YouTube

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Explore the development of a new 802.11 wireless daemon for Linux in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the lightweight daemon designed with a tiny footprint for IoT use cases, handling all aspects of WiFi support for Linux. Learn about the progress and integration of this daemon into ConnMan and Network Manager since its initial release. Gain insights from Marcel Holtmann, a Bluetooth technology expert from Intel's Open Source Technology Center, as he discusses the motivation behind creating a new daemon, the process of refocusing on Linux, and the incorporation of the Embedded Linux Library. Discover the evolution of wireless connections, cryptographic support, and the utilization of Linux kernel crypto. Understand the basic framework, complex implementations, and the use of Linux keyrings for key handling. Explore enterprise and advanced features, and identify the missing pieces in this cutting-edge WiFi daemon development project.

Syllabus

Intro
Disclaimer
About myself
Extra credits
Connectivity world view
Current Linux connectivity
Future Linux connectivity
Why a new daemon?
Unfolding the Swiss Army Knife
Refocusing on Linux
One step back
Including Embedded Linux Library
First wireless connections
Second step back
Cryptographic support
Including Linux kernel crypto
Taking another detour
Basic framework
More complex things
Third step back
Utilizing new key handling Update for ELL
Start using Linux keyrings
Putting it to good work Enterprise and advanced
One other thing
The missing pieces - 1

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