Smart Pi Wi-Fi

GENIUS TIP! If your access point is for the benefit of the technically challenged, a robust 3D-printed housing increases longevity. Visit www.thingiverse.com or https://models.makewithtech.com to find 3D-printable templates. While everything we discus here can be done on the client, putting it into an access point is beneficial. Deploying stuff can be done without administrator rights on the target; the device’s owner connects to the wireless network established by the Raspberry Pi and automatically benefits. The features found in RaspAP are mostly part of the underlying operating system. RaspAP’s added value is a convenient way to a guaranteed working configuration; furthermore, the access point exposes a web interface for administration. RaspAP works best with Raspberry Pi OS, but the list at https://raspap.com/#distros includes a few other options. In the interests of…