Configuring the WLAN settings

  • Run the following commands one by one to enable WiFi

    switch_module.sh 1MW

    fw_setenv fdt_file imx8mm-influx-rex-smart_v2-1mw.dtb

    reboot

  • Once logged in to the terminal, run the following command to open the existing WLAN settings

    nano /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf

  • Use arrow keys to move the cursor, CTRL-C to copy, and SHIFT-INS to paste. Add this declaration to the file you are editing. network={

    ssid="add your WLAN SSID here"

    psk="add your WLAN Passkey here"

    }

  • When you are done editing, use CTRL-X to exit the nano editor and type y to save changes

  • Set0020the WLAN interface using the command:

    ifconfig wlan0 up

  • Run the wpa_supplicant daemon with the command:

    wpa_supplicant -B -i wlan0 -D wext -c /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf

  • To verify the connection and get the IP address, use the command given below:

    ip a

Notes:

  • Configure your network DHCP server to ensure the same IP address is granted each time the device connects.

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