LAN & WAN Configuration

Starting with the Wallaby the addition of a wireless adapter has allowed for Wi-Fi connectivity. The Wallaby and the Wombat's wireless configuration approaches are very similar.

To provide a consistent wireless environment the controllers themselves are set up as Wi-Fi access points, allowing users to connect to them from their own devices using the displayed SSID (Wi-Fi name) and password. The limitation of this approach restricts the user from access the internet simultaneously or providing convenient internet-connected services such as over-the-air updates and Github integration.

wifi_configuration.py

Located under the KIPR-Update repository under /files/ this is the file responsible for the configuration of the AP.

HOSTAPD

Creating the access point is accomplished with the hostapd package.

https://w1.fi/hostapd/