https://github.com/jhviw/pitoap
Bash script to turn your Raspberry PI into a WIFI Access Point
https://github.com/jhviw/pitoap
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Bash script to turn your Raspberry PI into a WIFI Access Point
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jhviw/pitoap
- Owner: JHVIW
- Created: 2024-03-20T10:15:48.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-20T10:19:47.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-12T11:44:59.848Z (4 months ago)
- Language: Shell
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- Size: 2.93 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# WiFi Access Point Setup Script
This script automates the setup of a WiFi Access Point (AP) on a Raspberry Pi or similar device using `hostapd` and `dnsmasq`. It simplifies the process of turning your device into a wireless access point for other devices to connect to.
## Prerequisites
Before running this script, ensure that you have:
- A compatible device such as a Raspberry Pi.
- A fresh installation of Raspbian or a similar Debian-based Linux distribution.
- Internet access on your device.
- Basic knowledge of using the command line interface.
## Usage
1. Download the script to your device.
2. Run the script with elevated privileges using `sudo sh script.sh`.
## Instructions
The script performs the following actions:
1. Updates the package lists and installs `hostapd` and `dnsmasq`.
2. Stops the services before configuring.
3. Configures `hostapd` by creating a configuration file at `/etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf`.
4. Points `hostapd` to the configuration file.
5. Configures `dnsmasq` by creating a configuration file at `/etc/dnsmasq.conf` with a specified DHCP range.
6. Configures a static IP for `wlan0` in `/etc/dhcpcd.conf`.
7. Restarts the services to apply the changes.
## Note
- Ensure that you replace `YOUR_NETWORK_NAME_HERE` and `YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE` with your desired network name (SSID) and password respectively.
- This script assumes that your wireless interface is `wlan0`. If it's different, please modify the script accordingly.
## Disclaimer
This script is provided as-is and without warranty. Use it at your own risk. Ensure that you have backed up any important data before running this script.