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Quick start

Quick Install

Start with a clean install of the latest release of Raspberry Pi OS Lite. Both the 32- and 64-bit release versions are supported, as well as the latest 64-bit Desktop distribution. Consult this FAQ before installing RaspAP in a desktop environment.

Tip

Be sure to use an official power supply with your device. Power supply requirements differ by Raspberry Pi model. Inadequate voltage is the source of many WiFi issues.

Update RPi OS to its latest version, including the kernel and firmware, followed by a reboot:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get full-upgrade
sudo reboot
Set the WiFi country in raspi-config's Localisation Options: sudo raspi-config.

Important

Failure to perform this step will prevent the RPi from enabling wireless operation. When this happens, you will see the warning Wi-Fi is currently blocked by rfkill in the console.

Install RaspAP from your device's shell prompt:

curl -sL https://install.raspap.com | bash
The Quick installer will complete the steps in the manual installation for you.

After the reboot at the end of the installation the wireless AP network will be configured as follows:

IP address: 10.3.141.1
Username: admin
Password: secret
DHCP range: 10.3.141.50 to 10.3.141.254
SSID: raspi-webgui
Password: ChangeMe

It's strongly recommended that your first post-install action is to change the default admin authentication settings. Thereafter, your AP's basic settings and many advanced options are now ready to be modified by RaspAP.

Tip

If this is not a clean install or you are configuring a device with a non-standard integration try following the manual installation instructions or deploy RaspAP in a Docker container.

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