From 221e414c3903cf2f3779e68a4603b4814a86a3f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christopher Howard Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:59:29 -0900 Subject: [PATCH] Adds core content for Basic Wireless Settings doc --- docs/Basic_Wireless_Settings.md | 77 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 77 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/Basic_Wireless_Settings.md diff --git a/docs/Basic_Wireless_Settings.md b/docs/Basic_Wireless_Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..3db885223a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Basic_Wireless_Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ +# 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. -- 2.25.1