How do I password protect the wifi hotspot?

[aksuhre]

Hi, I can't seem to figure out how to put a password on the iiab wifi. Is this possible? I am running it on raspberry pi 3b.

I want to give access to the hotspot only to few people for a specific project.

Thanks in advance

[holta]

Hi @aksuhre,

Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) is generally intended for free libraries and schools with completely open access.

That said do you have command-line access to your IIAB using a screen/keyboard or ssh? If so, can you try the following?

1. Run:

   sudo nano /etc/iiab/local_vars.yml
   

2. Look for Lines 72-73 in your /etc/iiab/local_vars.yml and change them to be:

   hostapd_secure: True
   hostapd_password: ACTUAL_PASSWORD
   

3. Save the file (Ctrl-O) and exit (Ctrl-X).
4. Run the following, and confirm that it completes without error about 3 minutes later:

   sudo iiab-network
   

5. Test and please report back if this works?

[aksuhre]

Thanks @holta , this worked! Yay

[holta]

Posted to http://FAQ.IIAB.IO > "21 Can I password protect the Wi-Fi hotspot?"

[tim-moody]

This can also be done through Admin Console, though I haven't tried it recently.

[holta]

Where in Admin Console? I didn't see that, but may be looking in the wrong place.