Set up Raspberry Pi as a Wi-Fi hotspot for Ethernet connectivity
Set up Raspberry Pi as a Wi-Fi hotspot for Ethernet connectivity
Afternoon everyone, I'm working on setting up internet access for a few devices in my basement that aren't connected online yet. Instead of buying extra hardware, I'm trying to boost my networking skills. The challenge is getting at least one of these systems online. I have a Raspberry Pi lying around that could help, and I'm considering linking it to the internet through Wi-Fi, then connecting it via Ethernet to a switch so I can run cables to the other devices as needed. If this works, what approach would be best? I've got plenty of network cables, a working system with Wi-Fi, a spare Raspberry Pi 3, a 5-port Ethernet switch, and another device needing internet. Any guidance would be super helpful—networking isn't my area of expertise yet.
The phrase suggests using household items to achieve your objective, assuming you have what you need.
Based on my experience, it's possible to link at least one system, and it can be done fairly simply—especially if the device runs Windows 10. I can guide you through the process quickly. However, a Wi-Fi adapter would offer smoother performance with less lag, and you could also consider using an older Android phone for this purpose.
You'll likely need a Wi-Fi USB adapter, so consider adding it to your desktop.
This setup works perfectly for me. I’m using Windows 10 Pro now. I thought an adapter might be ideal, but I wanted to experiment with this before buying something new from Amazon.
Raspbian, newest version. Working through the installation steps now because it started with a different firmware than before.