

The hostapd(8) and hostapd_cli(1) man pages were not so useful, but the Linux kernel hostapd documentation nicely explained the options for hostapd.

The Ubuntu ufw firewall description might be needed. Other man pages for wpa_nf(5), wpa_passphrase(8), dnsmasq(8) were also useful. The linux man pages for wpa_background(8) and wpa_supplicant(8) were particularly concise and helpful. Wikipedia articles entitled IEEE 802.11i-2004, Wi-Fi Protected Access, and CCMP were also helpful. ReferencesĪ glossary of WiFi terminology was very useful

Setting up a home wireless system is the best way to learn about wireless technology and security. Also, we occasionally have visitors to our ranch that need a wireless connection. With help, I could get connected, but I wanted to know more about how it operated. We have had our computers connected by wired Ethernet for years, but when I take a computer to a school where I teach, I need to use a wireless connection. Setting up Wireless Access Points on Ubuntu Server and Raspberry Pi Motivation
