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howtos:hardware:arm:raspberrypi3_wap [2018/08/26 20:48 (UTC)] – [Introduction] bifferos | howtos:hardware:arm:raspberrypi3_wap [2018/08/26 21:00 (UTC)] – [Bridge Configuration] bifferos | ||
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
- | This HOWTO shows you how to replace the Wifi element of your home network setup with a Raspberry Pi running Slackware. | + | This HOWTO shows you how to replace the WiFi element of your home network setup with a Raspberry Pi running Slackware. |
===== Hardware Requirements ===== | ===== Hardware Requirements ===== | ||
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* A powered USB hub with 2A Power supply (to ensure the Wifi Dongle gets enough juice) | * A powered USB hub with 2A Power supply (to ensure the Wifi Dongle gets enough juice) | ||
* Alfa Network AWUS036NHA - USB WiFi Adapter with chipset ar9271l | * Alfa Network AWUS036NHA - USB WiFi Adapter with chipset ar9271l | ||
- | * Ethernet cable connected to the internet | + | * Ethernet cable |
The powered Hub was purchased from the_pi_hut (http:// | The powered Hub was purchased from the_pi_hut (http:// | ||
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+ | Whatever you get, Make sure it has a beefy power supply, e.g. 2A. USB WiFi dongles, particularly the ones with external antennas can be thirsty and a 2A power adapter is unlikely to cost much more than a 1A one. | ||
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The Wifi Adapter choice is important. | The Wifi Adapter choice is important. | ||
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* outside context of a BSS</ | * outside context of a BSS</ | ||
- | Obviously the ' | + | Obviously the ' |
My adapter was purchased from Amazon: https:// | My adapter was purchased from Amazon: https:// | ||
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- | Ensure the following appears so a bridge will be created: | + | Ensure the following appears so a bridge will be created |
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