This article offers a concise guide to configuring Wi-Fi on the NanoPiNeo 1.4 using the gi 7601 USB adapter. It includes steps for package installation, network interface check, Wi-Fi scanning, configuration file editing, service restart, network status verification, system reboot, and Wi-Fi connection confirmation.

Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring Wi-Fi on NanoPiNeo 1.4 with gi 7601 USB Adapter

Introduction

Configuring Wi-Fi on the NanoPi Neo 1.4 with the gi 7601 USB adapter allows you to connect the device to wireless networks, enabling convenient internet access. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of setting up the Wi-Fi connection on your NanoPi Neo, providing the commands and outputs required for a successful configuration.

Step 1: Installing Required Packages

Begin by installing the necessary packages for Wi-Fi configuration. Open a terminal and execute the following command:

sudo apt-get install wpasupplicant wireless-tools

Step 2: Checking Network Interfaces

Next, verify the available network interfaces on your NanoPi Neo. Run the following commands:

sudo ifconfig
sudo iwconfig

Take note of the wireless interface name, in this case, wlx6c55eb634523 which corresponds to the gi 7601 USB adapter.

Step 3: Scanning for Wi-Fi Networks

Scan for available Wi-Fi networks using the following command:

sudo iwlist wlx6c55eb634523 scan

This command will display a list of detected networks along with their respective information, example:

lo        no wireless extensions.

end0      no wireless extensions.

wlx6c55eb634523  IEEE 802.11  ESSID:"TP-Link_A0D9"
          Mode:Managed  Frequency:2.457 GHz  Access Point: A0:4D:25:30:B0:DA
          Bit Rate=150 Mb/s   Tx-Power=20 dBm
          Retry short limit:7   RTS thr:off   Fragment thr:off
          Encryption key:off
          Power Management:off
          Link Quality=59/70  Signal level=-51 dBm
          Rx invalid nwid:0  Rx invalid crypt:0  Rx invalid frag:0
          Tx excessive retries:19  Invalid misc:405   Missed beacon:0

docker0   no wireless extensions.

veth232c4a8  no wireless extensions.

Step 4: Editing Network Configuration

Generate passphrase for your Wi-Fi credentials running next command:

wpa_passphrase MY-WIFI-NAME MY-WIFI-PASSWORD

The output will looks like (we are interested in string after psk=):

network={
        ssid="MY-WIFI-NAME"
        #psk="MY-WIFI-PASSWORD"
        psk=3d6b79ca8723c4798c652d9c5e455258a813af692d80477d627870b070c9236
}

Open the network interfaces configuration file using a text editor:

sudo nano /etc/network/interfaces

Add the following configuration to the file:

iface wlx6c55eb634523 inet dhcp
    wpa-driver wext
    wpa-ssid TP-Link_A0D9
    wpa-ap-scan 1
    wpa-proto RSN
    wpa-pairwise CCMP
    wpa-group CCMP
    wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK
    wpa-psk 3d6b79ca8723c4798c652d9c5e455258a813af692d80477d627870b070c9236

Replace 3d6b79ca8723c4798c652d9c5e455258a813af692d80477d627870b070c9236 with your actual passphrase generated above.

Step 5: Restarting Networking Service

Save the changes and exit the text editor. Restart the networking service using the following command:

sudo systemctl restart networking

Step 6: Verifying Network Status

Check the status of the networking service to ensure successful configuration:

sudo systemctl status networking

Step 7: Rebooting the System

Reboot the NanoPi Neo to finalize the Wi-Fi configuration:

sudo reboot

##Step 8: Confirming Wi-Fi Connection After rebooting, verify the network status using the ifconfig command:

Ensure that the wlx6c55eb634523 interface is up and has obtained an IP address.

Conclusion

By following this step-by-step guide, you have successfully configured the Wi-Fi connection on your NanoPi Neo 1.4 using the gi 7601 USB adapter. Enjoy wireless connectivity and convenient internet access on your NanoPiNeo. Remember to replace MY-WIFI-NAME with your actual Wi-Fi network name and MY-WIFI-PASSWORD with your actual Wi-Fi password when making the necessary configuration changes.

2023-07-06 18:18:11