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Jiri Benc wrote:
> > Can one run multiple MLME (e.g. hostapd) instances to run multiple
> virtual master mode interfaces
> > for different networks? With different BSSID?
> 
> I don't think that would be ever possible when using monitor
> interfaces.
> 
> On the other hand, it doesn't make much sense to support that. The
> interfaces are not completely independent, e.g. you cannot tune to
> different channels on different virtual interfaces. Therefore, at
least
> a minimal knowledge about virtual interfaces would be needed in more
> complicated user space MLMEs.

This is a required feature for Access Points (multiple BSSID).
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