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== Configuring WiFi Access Point with hostapd == | |||
hostapd is a versatile tool for setting up a WiFi Access Point and generally offers more options and flexibility compared to NetworkManager. For instance, hostapd enables the creation of a WiFi 6 Access Point, which is not currently possible with NetworkManager. | |||
While NetworkManager facilitates complete automation of WiFi, DHCP server, and NAT configuration, hostapd provides more granular control over these settings, making it a preferred choice for advanced configurations. | |||
dnsmasq is a suitable option for providing DHCP and DNS services alongside hostapd. It's a lightweight DNS forwarder and DHCP server that can be easily integrated with hostapd. | |||
=== hostapd: Make sure interface is not managed by NetworkManager === | |||
Before starting with hostapd, it's important that NetworkManager is not managing the access point interface (uap0). If NetworkManager is running, make sure uap0 is unmanaged: | |||
# /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/99-iw61x-unmanaged-devices.conf | |||
[keyfile] | |||
unmanaged-devices=interface-name:uap0; | |||
=== hostapd: Create /etc/hostapd.conf === | |||
The next step is to create /etc/hostapd.conf. The following table shows how to | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
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! Wi-Fi 2G (802.11bg)<br>/etc/hostapd.conf | |||
! Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)<br>/etc/hostapd.conf | |||
! Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)<br>/etc/hostapd.conf | |||
|- | |||
| {{HOSTAPD_BGN}} | |||
| {{HOSTAPD_AC}} | |||
| {{HOSTAPD_AX}} | |||
|} | |||
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