ODROID C1 User Manual

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Wireless Access Point
This application note is applicable to the our Ubuntu/Linux Platforms.
HostAP Mode Compatibility List
Wifi module
name
(USB VID:PID)
ODROID-C1 ODROID-C2 ODROID-XU3/4 ODROID-N2
Ubuntu
16.04
v2.2-3.10.y
Ubuntu
18.04
v3.0-3.10.y
Ubuntu
16.04
v2.4-3.14.y
Ubuntu
18.04
v3.0-3.16.y
Ubuntu 16.04
20170731-3.10.y
Ubuntu 16.04
20171212-4.14.y
Ubuntu 18.04
20181203-4.14.y
Ubuntu 18.04.1
20190217-4.9.y
0 - Ralink
RT5370N
(0x148F:0x5370)
confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm
3 - Realtak
RTL8188CUS
(0x0BDA:0x8176)
confirm
Dedicated
hostapd
confirm
Dedicated
hostapd
confirm
Dedicated
hostapd
confirm confirm
confirm
Dedicated
hostapd
confirm confirm
4 - Ralink
RT5572N
(0x148F:0x5572)
confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm
5 - Realtak
RTL8812AU
(0x0BDA:0x8812)
confirm confirm confirm confirm
confirm
Dedicated
hostapd
confirm
Dedicated
hostapd
confirm confirm
5A - Realtak
RTL8811AU
(0x0BDA:0xa811)
confirm confirm confirm confirm not working confirm confirm confirm
wpa_supplicant Mode Compatibility List
Wifi module
name
(USB VID:PID)
ODROID-C1 ODROID-C2 ODROID-XU3/4 ODROID-N2
Ubuntu
16.04
v2.2-3.10.y
Ubuntu
18.04
v3.0-3.10.y
Ubuntu
16.04
v2.4-3.14.y
Ubuntu
18.04
v3.0-3.16.y
Ubuntu 16.04
20170731-3.10.y
Ubuntu 16.04
20171212-4.14.y
Ubuntu 18.04
20181203-4.14.y
Ubuntu 18.04.1
20190217-4.9.y
0 - Ralink
RT5370N
(0x148F:0x5370)
confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm not working not working
3 - Realtak
RTL8188CUS
(0x0BDA:0x8176)
not
working
not
working
not
working
not
working
not working not working not working not working
4 - Ralink
RT5572N
(0x148F:0x5572)
confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm confirm not working not working
5 - Realtak
RTL8812AU
(0x0BDA:0x8812)
not
working
not
working
confirm confirm not working confirm not working not working
5A - Realtak
RTL8811AU
(0x0BDA:0xa811)
not
working
not
working
confirm confirm not working not working not working not working
ODROID Wireless Cards Information
Almost all the wireless card have capability of configuration as to be Access Point.
target
root@odroid:~# sudo iw list

ODROID C1 Specifications

General

SoC	Amlogic S805
GPU	Mali-450 MP2
RAM	1GB DDR3
Ethernet	10/100/1000Mbps
Dimensions	85 x 56 mm
CPU	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A5 @ 1.5GHz
Storage	MicroSD slot
USB	4x USB 2.0 Host
GPIO	40-pin header
Power	5V/2A

Summary

ODROID Wireless Card Information

RT5370N Module Details

Manufacturer, part name, and specifications for the Ralink RT5370N wireless adapter.

RTL8188CUS Module Details

Manufacturer, part name, and specifications for the Realtek RTL8188CUS wireless adapter.

RT5572N Module Details

Manufacturer, part name, and specifications for the Ralink RT5572N wireless adapter.

RTL8812AU Module Details

Manufacturer, part name, and specifications for the Realtek RTL8812AU wireless adapter.

RTL8811AU Module Details

Manufacturer, part name, and specifications for the Realtek RTL8811AU wireless adapter.

Configure Network Interface

Assign Static IP Address

Configure a static IP address for the wireless network interface.

Configure DHCP Server

Install and Configure Dnsmasq

Set up dnsmasq for DHCP and DNS services.

Configure IP Tables for Forwarding

Implement Port Forwarding Rules

Set up iptables rules for internet traffic forwarding.

Hostapd Access Point Setup

Hostapd Server Installation and Config

Install and configure the hostapd daemon for access point management.

Verify Hostapd Service Status

Check if the hostapd service is running correctly.

Wpa_supplicant Access Point Setup

Compile and Configure Wpa_supplicant

Build and set up wpa_supplicant for access point mode.

Run Wpa_supplicant as Service

Configure wpa_supplicant to run as a background service.

Alternative Access Point Methods

Use Configuration Script for AP

Utilize a script for simplified Wi-Fi Access Point setup.