Execute The Wifi Access Point Configuration Set Up Script; Set Up The Wifi Access Point Configuration; Wifi Client Setup; Execute The Wifi Client Configuration Set Up Script - ATCOM MP01 Setup Manual

How to set up mp01 as a wifi access point or wifi client
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obtain an IP address using DHCP when connected to a LAN via Ethernet. A Wifi
enabled PC should be able to associate with the MP Access Point and access the
internet.
2.1
Execute the Wifi Access Point configuration set
up script
Connect to the MP with ssh on the Fallback IP address and execute the setup
script:
# /bin/accesspoint.sh
The MP will restart. Allow several minutes for the MP to become fully operational
in the new mode. Connect to the MP with ssh on the fallback IP address to check
its operation.
Note: At this point the MP is acting as an open, un-encrypted Wifi Access Point,
so be aware of security.
2.2

Set up the Wifi Access Point configuration

Connect to the MP with a browser and log in to the OpenWRT LuCI page. Select
Network/Wifi/WIFI0. Set the required ESSID and channel for the MP Access
Point. Scroll down to the Interfaces section and select required Encryption: e.g.
WPA-PSK and enter the pass phrase Key. Scroll down and click on
'Save&Apply'. The page will refresh with the new values Check that you are
able to connect to the MP AP with a wifi enabled PC and access the internet.

3. Wifi Client Setup

In this section the MP will be configured as a Wifi Client and will be set up to
associate with a Wifi Access Point. A PC connected to the MP Ethernet port will
be then be able to access the Wifi Access Point LAN, and the Internet, via the
LAN gateway.
3.1
Execute the Wifi Client configuration set up
script
Connect a PC configured for MP Fallback address to the MP Ethernet port.
Connect to the MP with ssh and execute the setup script for wireless client
mode:
# /bin/wireless_client.sh
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