From 4474798c7cb567df882cf393a49e888aeeb2498c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bill Zimmerman Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:48:27 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated FAQs (markdown) --- FAQs.md | 24 +++++++----------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/FAQs.md b/FAQs.md index d4d00a8..4d4c708 100644 --- a/FAQs.md +++ b/FAQs.md @@ -152,26 +152,16 @@ network={ See [this walkthrough](https://github.com/billz/raspap-webgui/wiki/RPi-Zero-W-AP-STA-mode) where the installation is described in detail. ## Can I use wlan0 and wlan1 rather than eth0 for my AP? -The short answer is yes. In this scenario, you may wish to use the built-in `wlan0` interface as the AP with a USB `wlan1` connection as the client, rather than wired ethernet (`eth0`). This is partly supported by RaspAP, although you will need to make two small updates. +Yes, this is supported by RaspAP. In this scenario, you may wish to use the `wlan0` interface as a wireless client with `wlan1` as the AP interface. Follow the steps below to enable this configuration: -Change the following setting in `includes/config.php` to `wlan1`: -``` -define('RASPI_WIFI_CLIENT_INTERFACE', 'wlan1') -``` +1. Bind the two adapters with the interface names `wlan0` and `wlan1`. +2. Select `wlan1` as the AP interface in **Hotspot** and **Save Settings**. +3. Do not enable the Wifi AP (AP-STA) mode option. This is only needed when the client and AP are utilizing the same wlan adapter. +4. (Re)start the hotspot. -add the following to `/etc/dhcpcd.conf`: -``` -interface wlan0 -static ip_address=10.3.141.1/24 -static domain_name_servers=1.1.1.1 -nohook wpa_supplicant -``` -and finally restart hostapd: -``` -sudo systemctl restart hostapd.service -``` +> :information_source: **Important:** Be aware that external WiFi adapters (ie, USB "dongles") vary greatly in terms of hardware capabilities and driver support. Many do not have support for AP mode, require a powered USB hub, manual driver and/or firmware installation or are otherwise not well suited for this application. -**Important:** Be aware that external WiFi adapters (ie, USB "dongles") vary greatly in terms of hardware capabilities and driver support. Many do not work out of the box on the RPi, require a powered USB hub, manual driver and/or firmware installation or are otherwise [not well suited for the RPi](https://elinux.org/RPi_USB_Wi-Fi_Adapters). For these reasons, issues related to wlan0 and wlan1 configurations with external adapters will not be considered. +Recommended adapters such as the Edimax 7811Un and Ralink RT5370 work out of the box with Raspberry OS (32-bit) Buster Lite. Adapters that require compiling of third-party drivers or other workarounds, including many Realtek based devices, are notoriously problematic. For this reason, you must verify your adapter _before_ reporting an issue with this feature. ## Can I use RaspAP as a monitor only, without changing my configuration? Yes, RaspAP has support for a so-called "monitor mode". In `config.php` change the setting `RASPI_MONITOR_ENABLED` to `true`. This disables the ability to modify settings, start/stop daemons, shutdown or reboot the RPi. RaspAP will continue to report interface statistics, service settings and data usage as normal.