KeexyBox - Wi-Fi Access Point
This feature is available from KeexyBox 20.10.1
KeexyBox can provide a Wi-Fi Access Point. It use hostapd to provide the service. This page allows you to setup the Access Point.
Steps before configuring Access Point :
- Plug a RJ45 câble between your RaspberryPI and your Internet Router.
- Make sure your RaspberryPI have the Internet connectivity from the wired link.
- Make sure your devices have the connectivity to your RaspberryPI.
Notes when enabling Wi-Fi Access Point:
- A bridge will be created between a wired Interface and a wireless Interface.
- The Wi-Fi interface of your RaspberryPi can no longer be used to connect it to a Wi-Fi network.
- A new interface called
br0will be created. This interface will be use for Input and Output networks.
To setup the Wi-Fi Access Point:
- Use your browser and connect to the KeexyBox Management Web interface.
- On left menu, go to
System settings → Wi-Fi Access Point. - You will be redirected to the
Wi-Fi Access Point settingspage. - Complete the form as explained below.
- When you are done, click on
Saveto save settings otherwise click onCancel. You will need to reload hostapd service or reboot KeexyBox for the configuration to take effect.
Wi-Fi Access Point settings :
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Access Point | Enable or disable Wi-Fi Access Point. |
| General | |
| SSID | The name of the Wi-Fi Network. |
| Channel | Channel number to use. To be changed to avoid interference. |
| Operation mode | Bandwidth (speed) that the bands provide. |
| Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia | When enabled it provide a quality of service for multimedia trafic. |
| Bridge | |
| Wi-Fi Interface | The wireless interface to use the bridge. |
| Wired Interface | The wired interface to use the bridge.. |
| Security | |
| Hide Access Point | Hide or show SSID. |
| Clients Isolation | . |
| Enable Authentication | Enable or disable authentication to connect to Wi-Fi network. |
| Passphrase | Wi-Fi Password if authentication is enabled. |
Get more information at : https://w1.fi/cgit/hostap/plain/hostapd/hostapd.conf
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