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### Preamble
This walkthrough describes an installation of RaspAP on the [Raspberry Pi Zero W](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w/). A managed mode AP, also known as **WiFi client AP mode** or simply **AP-STA**, works "out-of-the-box" with the Quick Installer if the steps below are _followed exactly_. This feature was added to RaspAP specifically to support Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded applications for the Pi Zero W, however it is equally useful for a broad range of projects.
![](https://i.imgur.com/Y2p2wFp.png)
### Installation
1. Begin by flashing an SD card with a fresh install of the latest release of [Raspbian Buster Lite](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/).
2. Prepare the SD card to connect to your WiFi network in headless mode [according to this FAQ](https://github.com/billz/raspap-webgui/wiki/FAQs#headless-mode).
3. Enable `ssh` access by creating an empty file called "ssh" (no extension) in the SD card's root.
4. Insert the SD card into the Pi Zero W and connect it to power. **Note:** the standard power supply for the Raspberry Pi is 5.1V @ 2.5A. Other power sources may result in undervoltage or other issues. Do _not_ use the micro USB connection.
5. Connect to your Pi via ssh. `ssh pi@raspberrypi.local` is typical.
6. Follow the [project prerequisites](https://github.com/billz/raspap-webgui#prerequisites) exactly. Do _not_ skip any of these steps.
7. Invoke the [Quick Installer](https://github.com/billz/raspap-webgui/wiki/Quick-Installer-usage) as normal: `curl -sL https://install.raspap.com | bash`.
8. The installer automatically detects a Pi (or other device) without an active `eth0` interface. In this case, you will _not_ be prompted to reboot you Pi.
9. Open the RaspAP admin interface in your browser, usually http://raspberrypi.local.
10. The status widget should indicate that hostapd is _not_ active. This is expected.
11. Confirm that the **Wireless Client** dashboard widget displays an active connection.
12. choose **Hotspot > Advanced** and slide the **WiFi client AP mode** toggle.
13. Optionally, enable **Logfile output** as this is often helpful for troubleshooting.
14. Choose **Save settings** and **Start hotspot**.
15. Wait a few moments and confirm that your AP has started.