From: Christopher Howard <christopher.howard@qlfiles.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:59:29 +0000 (-0900)
Subject: Adds core content for Basic Wireless Settings doc
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+# Basic Wireless Settings
+
+This document is only intended to cover the most basic details of
+Wi-Fi settings on LibreCMC, for people who do not know much about
+computer networking. Geeks are encouraged to simply log in
+to `192.168.10.1` and experiment with the settings.
+
+## Log in to the LuCi configuration interface
+
+First, you need a physical connection to the LibreCMC Wi-Fi
+router. The simplest way is to connect an Ethernet cable between the
+Ethernet port on your computer, and the LAN port on your router. An
+Ethernet cable is like a fat telephone cable; usually you get one
+included with your router. Tablets and smart phones usually don't have
+an Ethernet port, so you might need to borrow a laptop.
+
+* In the address bar of your Web browser, enter the address
+  `192.168.10.1` and press `Enter` or `Return`. You should see a page
+  appear called `Authorization Required`.
+  
+* Enter the adminstrative Username and Password for your router. The
+  default is `root` for the Username and a blank password.
+
+If a blank password does not work, and you cannot figure out what it
+is supposed to be, you may need to
+[reset the router](Router_Reset_Instructions.md).
+
+If you are unable to view the Authorization Require page, it may be
+that you do not have your Ethernet cable connected to the correct
+ports, or your computer is not set to allow use of the Ethernet
+cable. Find a tech savvy relative to help you out.
+
+## Change the name of your Wi-Fi network
+
+* Select the `Network` >> `Wireless` menu.
+
+* Select the `Edit` button to the right side of "libreCMC".
+
+* In the `ESSID` text field, enter the name you would like for your
+  Wi-Fi network. This is the name people will see when they are
+  looking to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
+
+* If that is all you wanted to do, press the `Save & Apply` button at
+  the bottom of the page, or go on to the next section.
+
+## Change your Wi-Fi password
+
+* If you haven't already, Select the `Network` >> `Wireless` menu, and
+  select the `Edit` button to the right side of "libreCMC".
+
+* Select the `Wireless Security` tab under `Interface Configuration`.
+
+* In the `Encryption` drop down menu select `WPA2-PSK`. (If you have
+  some really old devices on your network, it may be necessary to
+  select `WPA-PSK` instead, to get them to connect, but don't do this
+  unless you really need to.)
+
+* In the `Key` text field, put in the password you want people to use
+  to connect to your Wi-Fi network. If you press the green arrows
+  button, it will make it easier to type in the password.
+
+* Press the `Save & Apply` button at the bottom of the page.
+
+## Change your Administrator password
+
+* There is a password used for logging into the LuCi configuration
+  interface. You typically want this to be different than the Wi-Fi password you share with other people.
+
+* Select the `System` >> `Administration` menu.
+
+* Under `Router Password` section, type a new password into the
+  `Password` text field. Pressing the green arrows button makes it
+  easier to type in your password.
+
+* Type the exact same password into the `Confirmation` text field.
+
+* Press the `Save & Apply` button at the bottom of the page.