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Updated RPi Zero W AP STA mode (markdown)

Bill Zimmerman 2020-05-23 17:23:08 +02:00
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RPi-Zero-W-AP-STA-mode.md

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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.
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 carefully. 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
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> ![](https://i.imgur.com/mwKYBKF.png)
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.
10. The status widget should indicate that hostapd is inactive. 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.
12. Choose **Hotspot > Advanced** and enable the **WiFi client AP mode** option.
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.
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WifiManaged = wlan0
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These are used by RaspAP's [systemd control service](https://github.com/billz/raspap-webgui/wiki/FAQs#do-i-need-the-raspap-service-to-run-at-boot) `raspapd` to determine that a managed mode AP is enabled for the Pi and restore the connection after subsequent reboots.
### What is the uap0 interface?
You may notice that a new `uap0` interface has been created. This is a virtual network interface used for AP+STA mode. This has variously been called a "hack" in some circles. We call it a feature that meets the needs of many users.