From f70e1c3ef3b662dbaef53630a13d767dde56b5fc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: necro-nemesis Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 19:30:53 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update Prerequisites --- README.md | 18 +++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e32e774..81a570b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -14,9 +14,8 @@ Loki ![](https://i.imgur.com/fxKF4bi.jpg) -This project branches from the work of Raspap and SB Admin 2. - ![](https://i.imgur.com/rLxGmZd.png) + ![](https://i.imgur.com/pSgI2gt.png) ## Contents @@ -29,13 +28,22 @@ This project branches from the work of Raspap and SB Admin 2. - [License](#license) ## Prerequisites -Start with a clean install of the [latest release of Raspbian](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/) (currently Buster and Stretch are verified as working). Lite versions are recommended. If using Raspbian Buster you will need to run the command ```sudo apt-get update --allow-releaseinfo-change``` then elevate to root with ```sudo su``` before running the LokiAP installer script. +Start with a clean install of the [Armbian](https://www.armbian.com/) or [Raspbian](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/) (currently Buster and Stretch are verified as working). Lite versions are recommended. If using Raspbian Buster you will need to run the command ```sudo apt-get update --allow-releaseinfo-change``` then elevate to root with ```sudo su``` before running the LokiAP installer script. These additional steps are not required when using Armbian. + +For Orange Pi R1 you can use Armbian Buster "nightly" found here: https://dl.armbian.com/orangepi-r1/nightly/ or stable Stretch found here: https://dl.armbian.com/orangepi-r1/ + +Note: + +Specific code has been incorporated to take advantage of the OrangePi R1's second ethernet interface. The AP will provide access via ethernet in addition to wifi when using this board. + For OrangePi Zero you can use an Armbian Buster "nightly" found here": https://dl.armbian.com/orangepizero/nightly/ or stable Armbian Stretch found here: https://dl.armbian.com/orangepizero/ -For Orange Pi R1 you can use Armbian Buster "nightly" found here: https://dl.armbian.com/orangepi-r1/nightly/ or stable Stretch found here: https://dl.armbian.com/orangepi-r1/ +Note: + +Although it will function the OrangePi Zero has a well documented issue with the XR819 wifi chip used on this board. It will drop connections occasionally as a result of unresolved firmware issues. The board is supported but I would recommend using the R1 over the Zero given it has two ethernet adapters and is equipped with a Realtek wifi chip which is stable. -Be aware "nightly" Armbian releases can be unstable but are needed to run Buster. If in doubt use a Stretch release build. +Be aware "nightly" Armbian releases can be unstable but are needed to run Buster. If in doubt use a Stretch release build. So far I have had good success with Buster nightly builds. To burn the image to an SD card on your PC you can use Etcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher/