tldr/pages/linux/create_ap.md

create_ap

Create an AP (Access Point) at any channel.

• Create an open network with no passphrase:

create_ap {{wlan0}} {{eth0}} {{MyAccessPoint}}

• Use a WPA + WPA2 passphrase:

create_ap {{wlan0}} {{eth0}} {{MyAccessPoint}} {{MyPassPhrase}}

• Create an access point without Internet sharing:

create_ap -n {{wlan0}} {{MyAccessPoint}} {{MyPassPhrase}}

• Create a bridged network with Internet sharing:

create_ap -m bridge {{wlan0}} {{eth0}} {{MyAccessPoint}} {{MyPassPhrase}}

• Create a bridged network with Internet sharing and a pre-configured bridge interface:

create_ap -m bridge {{wlan0}} {{br0}} {{MyAccessPoint}} {{MyPassPhrase}}

• Create an access port for Internet sharing from the same WiFi interface:

create_ap {{wlan0}} {{wlan0}} {{MyAccessPoint}} {{MyPassPhrase}}

• Choose a different WiFi adapter driver:

create_ap --driver {{WifiAdapter}} {{wlan0}} {{eth0}} {{MyAccessPoint}} {{MyPassPhrase}}