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| ==== Introduction ===== | ==== Introduction ===== | ||
| - | This page will go over the instructions on how to install piratebox onto router running the [[https://openwrt.org/|Open-Wrt]] firmware. This is a traditional setup and is the best option for a permanent solution | + | This page will go over the instructions on how to install piratebox onto router running the [[https://openwrt.org/|Open-Wrt]] firmware. This is a traditional setup and is the best option for a permanent solution. This option will generally have the strongest range and signal strength. |
| ==== Required Items ==== | ==== Required Items ==== | ||
| 1. Wireless Router running Open-Wrt | 1. Wireless Router running Open-Wrt | ||
| - | 2. USB flash drive | + | |
| + | 2. USB flash drive (USB 3.0 Recommended) | ||
| 3. Ethernet Cable | 3. Ethernet Cable | ||
| - | 4. Computer with Eithernet port | + | |
| + | 4. Computer with Ethernet port | ||
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| + | === Instructions ==== | ||
| + | 1. Download the required software | ||
| + | * Piratebox https://piratebox.cc/openwrt:diy | ||
| + | * Openwrt from http://stable.openwrt.piratebox.de/auto if it is not already installed | ||
| + | 2. Prepare USB Flash Drive | ||
| + | * Extract piratebox zip file and copy the "install" folder to the USB drive. | ||
| + | 3. Set up the Router | ||
| + | * Set the router to "3G" mode by toggle switch if available | ||
| + | * Connect to the router by Ethernet cable and power it on. | ||
| + | 4. Install piratebox | ||
| + | * On the computer open a webbrowser and log into your routers configuration page. | ||
| + | * Check your routers documentation to find the right address. It is usually 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.0.254 | ||
| + | * Go to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade and select the OpenWRT firmware that you downloaded to your computer | ||
| + | * Select upgrade | ||
| + | * Wait 15-30 minutes for the firmware to finish updating | ||
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