linux-wifi-hotspot/README.md
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## Linux Wifi Hotspot
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### Update
* Add MAC filter
* Support enabling IEEE80211n and IEEE80211ac
* Release Debian package
### Features
* Share your wifi like in Windows - Use wifi and enable hotspot at the same time.
* Share access point from any network interface
* MAC filter
* 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.
* Select Channel.
* Hide SSID
![screenshot](docs/sc2.png)
### Command line help and documentation
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.
### 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.
If any problems with **RealTeK Wifi Adapters** see [this](docs/howto/realtek.md)
### Installation
#### Debian/Ubuntu
Download the debian package from latest [release](https://github.com/lakinduakash/linux-wifi-hotspot/releases/latest)
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**OR**
```bash
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:lakinduakash/lwh
sudo apt install linux-wifi-hotspot
```
#### Arch based distributions
Install with:
```bash
yay -S linux-wifi-hotspot
```
### Dependencies
#### General
* bash
* util-linux (for getopt)
* procps or procps-ng
* hostapd
* iproute2
* iw
* iwconfig (you only need this if 'iw' can not recognize your adapter)
* haveged (optional)
_Make sure you have those dependencies by typing them in terminal. If any of dependencies fail
install it using your distro's package manager_
#### For 'NATed' or 'None' Internet sharing method
* dnsmasq
* iptables
#### To build from source
* make
* gcc and g++
* build-essential
* pkg-config
* gtk
* libgtk-3-dev
On Ubuntu or debian install dependencies by,
```bash
sudo apt install -y libgtk-3-dev build-essential gcc g++ pkg-config make hostapd
```
## Installation
git clone https://github.com/lakinduakash/linux-wifi-hotspot
cd linux-wifi-hotspot
#build binaries
make
#install
sudo make install
## Uninstallation
sudo make uninstall
## Running
You can launch the GUI by searching for "Wifi Hotspot" in the Application Menu
or using the terminal with:
wihotspot
## Run on Startup
The `wihotspot` GUI uses `create_ap` to create and manage access points. This service and core logic was originally created by
[@oblique](http://github.com/oblique), and are now maintained in this
repository.
Start the hotspot service on startup (using your saved configuration) with:
systemctl enable create_ap
## 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.
Please read [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for more info.
## Disclaimer
<div>Icons made by <a href="https://www.freepik.com" title="Freepik">Freepik</a> from <a href="https://www.flaticon.com/" title="Flaticon">www.flaticon.com</a></div>
## License
FreeBSD
Copyright (c) 2013, oblique
Copyright (c) 2021, lakinduakash
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