Configured Ubuntu as a Wi-Fi Repeater

📅 2024-10-02 — Session: Configured Ubuntu as a Wi-Fi Repeater

🕒 02:30–02:40
🏷️ Labels: Ubuntu, Wi-Fi, Repeater, Hostapd, Dnsmasq
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

The goal of this session was to configure an Ubuntu system to function as a Wi-Fi repeater, enhancing network connectivity in the environment.

Configured Ubuntu using both graphical interface methods and terminal commands with hostapd and dnsmasq.
Addressed port conflicts between systemd-resolved and dnsmasq by disabling systemd-resolved and restarting dnsmasq.
Diagnosed and resolved issues with hostapd, including unmasking the service and verifying Wi-Fi adapter compatibility.
Created and configured the hostapd configuration file, ensuring network interface settings were correct.
Implemented a temporary solution for DNS issues by toggling systemd-resolved and performing necessary updates.

Successfully set up Ubuntu as a Wi-Fi repeater using terminal commands.
Resolved service conflicts and ensured stable operation of dnsmasq and hostapd.

Monitor the system for any recurring issues with dnsmasq and hostapd.
Consider automating the configuration process for easier deployment in the future.