Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
WPA/WPA2 Encryption
If your wireless network uses WPA or WPA2 encryption, finish the
wpa.conf
file as follows:
[Tab]
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
[Tab]
psk=”
Your_WPA_Key
”
}
Replace
Your_WPA_Key
with the pass phrase for your wireless network's encryption. Figure 5-11
shows an example configuration for a wireless network with the SSID
“Private_Router”
and
the WPA pass phrase
“Private Wireless Network”
. Save the file with CTRL + O, and then
exit
nano
with CTRL + X.
Figure 5-11:
Editing the
wpa.conf
file for a WPA-
protected
network
Connecting to the Wireless Network
The Pi's wireless networking is now configured, and will begin the next time the Pi is
restarted. To start the wireless network without rebooting, type the following:
sudo ifup wlan0
