From 37023a4753ff05fa00e4a57c2c184fe1aa3473d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lakindu Akash Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2024 21:46:48 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Add a description regarding restoring Ubuntu PPA keys --- README.md | 26 +++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index bcb7cf4..77ffe82 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,10 +6,11 @@ [![FOSSA Status](https://app.fossa.com/api/projects/git%2Bgithub.com%2Flakinduakash%2Flinux-wifi-hotspot.svg?type=shield)](https://app.fossa.com/projects/git%2Bgithub.com%2Flakinduakash%2Flinux-wifi-hotspot?ref=badge_shield) ### What's new -* Use aa-complain instead of complain to fix permission issue for dnsmasq +* Use aa-complain instead of complain to fix the permission issue for dnsmasq * Fix some 5Ghz band not working issue +* Compatible with iw 6.7 -#### Thank you for all the contributions made while I'm not active on this repository. +#### Thank you for all the contributions made while I was not active on this repository. ### Features @@ -19,7 +20,7 @@ * Share wifi via QR code * MAC filter * View connected devices -* Includes Both command line and gui. +* Includes Both command line and GUI. * Support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz (Need to be compatible with your wifi adapter). Ex: You have connected to the 5GHz network and share a connection with 2.4GHz. * Customise wifi Channel, Change MAC address, etc. * Hide SSID @@ -33,11 +34,11 @@ Read [Command line help and documentation here](src/scripts/README.md). -If you only need the command-line without GUI run `make install-cli-only` as root user. +If you only need the command line without GUI run `make install-cli-only` as the root user. ### Notes -- Sometimes there are troubles with **5Ghz bands** due to some vendor restrictions. If you cannot start hotspot while you are connected to 5Ghz band, Unselect **Auto** and select **2.4Ghz** in frequency selection. +- Sometimes there are troubles with **5Ghz bands** due to some vendor restrictions. If you cannot start the hotspot while you are connected to the 5Ghz band, Unselect **Auto** and select **2.4Ghz** in frequency selection. - If any problems with **RealTeK Wifi Adapters** see [this](docs/howto/realtek.md) @@ -47,14 +48,13 @@ If you only need the command-line without GUI run `make install-cli-only` as roo ## Installation -#### Debian/Ubuntu (Outdated) +#### Debian/Ubuntu -Download the debian package from latest [release](https://github.com/lakinduakash/linux-wifi-hotspot/releases/latest) +Download the Debian package from the latest [release](https://github.com/lakinduakash/linux-wifi-hotspot/releases/latest) **OR** -Please don't use following for ubuntu since I lost keys and package is outdated. I'll fix it ASAP +Good news! I was able to restore keys, new versions will be available via the PPA ```bash -# For ubuntu - package outdated due to lost GPG keys sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lakinduakash/lwh sudo apt install linux-wifi-hotspot @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ sudo apt install linux-wifi-hotspot #### Arch based distributions -Linux Wifi Hotspot is available as an [AUR package](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/linux-wifi-hotspot/). You can install it manually or with your favourite AUR helper. +Linux Wifi Hotspot is available as an [AUR package](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/linux-wifi-hotspot/). You can install it manually or with your favorite AUR helper. For example, if you use `yay` you can do: `yay -S linux-wifi-hotspot` @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ install it using your distro's package manager_ * libqrencode-dev (for qr code generation) * libpng-dev (for qr code generation) -On Ubuntu or debian install dependencies by, +On Ubuntu or Debian install dependencies by, ```bash sudo apt install -y libgtk-3-dev build-essential gcc g++ pkg-config make hostapd libqrencode-dev libpng-dev @@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ After connecting to VPN, Open `wihotspot` GUI. Select the virtual interface crea ## Run on Startup -The `wihotspot` GUI uses `create_ap` to create and manage access points. This service and core logic was originally created by +The `wihotspot` GUI uses `create_ap` to create and manage access points. This service and core logic were originally created by [@oblique](http://github.com/oblique), and are now maintained in this repository. @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ Start the hotspot service on startup (using your saved configuration) with: ## Contributing -If you found a bug or you have an idea about improving this make an issue. Even a small contribution make open source world more beautiful. +If you found a bug or you have an idea about improving this make an issue. Even a small contribution makes the open source world more beautiful. Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more info. ## Disclaimer