For RevPi base modules having a WLAN interface, a WLAN connection can be set up using the NetworkManager nmtui.
nmtui is a terminal-based user interface for managing network connections under Linux.
Prerequisites #
Starting nmtui #
▷ Log in to the RevPi via a terminal.
▷ Start nmtui with the command
sudo nmtui❯ The nmtui user interface opens.
You can navigate within nmtui using the arrow keys and the ENTER key.
Setting up WLAN Connection #
▷ Select Edit a connection.
▷ Select <Add>.
▷ Select the connection type Wi-Fi and confirm with <Create>.
▷ Enter the network name at SSID and select the appropriate security mode at Security .
❯ The Password field opens.
▷ Enter the WLAN password at Password .
▷ Save the settings with < OK> and return to the home screen with <Back>.
▷ Select Activate a connection.
▷ Select the WLAN network (Wi-Fi) and activate the connection with the ENTER button.
❯ The WLAN connection is established.
Enabling Wi-Fi Connection #
If a Wi-Fi connection has already been set up but is not currently active, you can reactivate it.
▷ Select Activate a connection.
▷ Select the WLAN network (Wi-Fi) and activate the connection with the ENTER button.
❯ The status message Connecting … opens.
▷ In the Cockpit menu, select Network to check the connection.