https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/ 2026-09-10T11:36:00-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/ https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2018-01-08T10:38:11-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=about&rev=1515436691&do=diff What is PirateBox? PirateBox is a Linux based software package that runs local web and file sharing servers. The portability of Linux allows PirateBox to be installed on a myriad of devices such as phones, routers, live USB's, and single board computers. All that a device needs to be a PirateBox is a wireless interface. PirateBox acts as a local area network, cut off from the rest of the internet, basically like a mini internet in a bubble where the only things accessible are other members of … text/html 2018-01-08T10:38:13-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=android&rev=1515436693&do=diff Introduction This section will cover installing PirateBox on a rooted android phone. This installation requires only a rooted phone and is very easy to setup, and use. Using an android phone as a PirateBox device has some advantages. It is very easy to set up, very compact and mobile, and comes with a built in battery backup (the phone's battery!) There are some drawbacks though, as you need to use a phone that is rooted, which can vary in difficulty depending on the model of phone used. Cell p… text/html 2018-01-08T10:38:09-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=openwrt_installation&rev=1515436689&do=diff Introduction This page will go over the instructions on how to install piratebox onto router running the 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. text/html 2018-01-08T10:38:10-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=raspberry_pi&rev=1515436690&do=diff Introduction This section will go over the installation process for the raspberry pi. The items needed are a Raspberry pi micro-controller, a class 10 SD card, a 5MV power supply, and a computer to install the software. This is the cheapest option to build a piratebox and will cost around $35 - $100. It is allows for the most customization allowing external storage and batteries to be attached. It’s limited by the battery and the wifi adapter attached to it. Once piratebox is installed … text/html 2018-01-08T10:38:08-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=sidebar&rev=1515436688&do=diff Start Page What is PirateBox? Android Installation Raspberry Pie Installation Open-WRT Router Instalation text/html 2018-01-08T10:38:09-07:00 https://drake.vidkjer.net/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1515436689&do=diff This wiki describes PirateBox and how to install it on multiple devices such as the Raspberry Pi, Android phones, and DD-WRT capable routers.To the left is a navigation bar of all the pages on this site.