The lines we added mean that we’re going to provide IP addresses between 192.168.0.11 and 192.168.0.30 for the wlan0 interface. You’ll be editing a new file now, and with the old one renamed, this is the config file that dnsmasq will use. Let’s rename the default configuration file and It’s easier for us to start from scratch. The idea of a DHCP server is toĭynamically distribute network configuration parameters, such as IP addresses, forĭnsmasq’s default configuration file contains a lot of unnecessary information, so We’re going to use dnsmasq as our DHCP server. Step 4: Configure the DHCP server (dnsmasq) (The last two lines are needed in order to make our bridge work –- but more on that inĪfter that, press Ctrl+X, then Y, then Enter to save the file and exit the editor. Now that you’re in the file, add the following lines at the end: interface wlan0 Start editing with this command: sudo nano /etc/nf Interface by editing the dhcpcd configuration file. Given that assumption, let’s assign the IP address 192.168.0.10 to the wlan0 Step 3: Configure a static IP for the wlan0 interfaceįor our purposes here, I’m assuming that we’re using the standard home network IP addresses, like 192.168.#.#. We’re going to edit the programs’ configuration files in a moment, so let’s turn the programs offīefore we start tinkering: sudo systemctl stop hostapd hostapd is the package that lets us create a wireless hotspot using a Raspberry Pi, and dnsmasq is an easy-to-use DHCP and DNS server. To get them, just type these lines into the terminal: sudo apt-get install hostapdīoth times, you’ll have to hit y to continue. These are the two programs we’re going to use to make your Raspberry Pi into a wireless access point. If you get an upgrade, It’s a good idea to reboot with sudo reboot.
Then plug everything in and hop into the terminal and check for updates and ugrades: sudo apt-get update Step 1: Install and update RaspbianĬheck out our complete guide to installing Raspbian for the details on this one. All we’re really doing is using Raspbian and installing a couple packages that give the Pi the ability to do router-like things like assign IP addresses to devices that connect to it.
We’re going to get into the command line a bit here, but this project isn’t really all that difficult. How to use your Raspberry Pi as a wireless access point It’s not the most powerful thing in the world, but it does work, and the project is a lot of fun. It can take the place of a ton of different (and more expensive) devices – including a router! If you turn your Raspberry Pi into a wireless access point, you can make it act as a router. The Raspberry Pi can do a lot, especially now that the new Raspberry Pi comes with wireless capabilities already on board.
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