Ask HN: Help me plan this feature for my Raspberry Pi

2 points by juanse 3 years ago | 2 comments

Hi guys,

I have a project consisting in a network of Smart Kiosks powered by Raspberry Pi each one. It is an amateur project in the way that I am just an amateur trying to make stuff.

Right now, when I want to add a new node (kiosk TV), I will connect manually to wifi.

Obviously this represents a variety of problems, so I'm looking for solutions.

I'm thinking of creating an open wifi network without internet (hotspot), and from there a password protected page to insert your internet wifi credentials (like in routers)

So, It should:

- Have this second network permanently open - redirect any page to this config page - Have the necessary processes to detect wifis and set a new connection profile that will be the new default.

Where do I start? Any blindspot or better way?

GianFabien 3 years ago |

To me it appears that you are thinking along the lines of a captive portal. There are numerous open-source and proprietary implementations of that concept.

juanse 3 years ago | |

Thanks! I didn't know the concept. I will start exploring the topic now.