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diff --git a/content/tech/raspberry-pi-router.md b/content/tech/raspberry-pi-router.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e51d6f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/tech/raspberry-pi-router.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +--- +categories: +- software +date: 2014-08-05 +title: Use your Raspberry Pi as WiFi router +--- + +Using [this guide](http://www.daveconroy.com/turn-your-raspberry-pi-into-a-wifi-hotspot-with-edimax-nano-usb-ew-7811un-rtl8188cus-chipset/) I successfully turned my Raspberry Pi with an Edimax WiFi dongle into a WiFi hotspot. +Here's how: + +- setup customized hostapd +- setup dhcp server +- configure NAT + +My network layout looked like this: + +``` c +internet - router - Pi - tablet + | + |---- PC +``` + +Now the tablet is able to connect to the PC, but not the other way round. +To fix this, add a route to the PC's IP configuration: + +``` bash +ip route add -net $PI_NETWORK netmask 255.255.255.0 gw $PI_IP +``` + +Replace `$PI_NETWORK` and `$PI_IP` with your own values. |