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Hi,

> The devices have either RTL8188SU or RTL8188CUS chipsets from Realtek.
> Drivers can be found here -
> http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&PFi
> d=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8188SU
> <http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&P
> Fid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8188SU>
> 
> May be they are mac80211 compatible, but I am not sure. Can you give me
> an example of creating a virtual interface so I can try?

the keywords you want to search for are: multi VAP, multi SSID & mac80211 iw
A few links that came out of that search:
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers
http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Documentation/iw

I somehow doubt that the Realtek chip supports the mac80211 infrastructure. 
You might want to switch to the mac80211 driver for your chip. Not all chips 
support multi VAPs though.

Note: This mailing list is about batman and not so much about how to setup / 
configure your wifi driver or what features it supports.

I extended our FAQ with your question. Thanks for bringing it up.

Cheers,
Marek