How to Make Your Linux Machine a Virtual Router from Ethernet Connection
Start with the Terminal., Update your system., Type the following: sudo apt-get install ap-hotspot , Configure., Wait for the connection., Turn your router on!
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with the Terminal.
You'll be using the terminal for this method, so open up your terminal and type in: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8 -
Step 2: Update your system.
After having added the source above, you'll update your system.
In terminal, type: sudo apt-get update ,, Now that you've actually installed everything as instructed above, it's type to configure your "virtual router"/hotspot.
In terminal, type: sudo ap-hotspot configure , If you're connected to an Ethernet cable, it should detect your network as something like etch0
-- just continue.
Once it asks to name your network, name it something like awesomenetwork.
Your WPA password should be of the following length: "fivefifty".
No longer, no shorter. , Now that you've fully configured your network, you can type the following in terminal: sudo ap-hotspot start.
This will start your hotspot. -
Step 3: Type the following: sudo apt-get install ap-hotspot
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Step 4: Configure.
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Step 5: Wait for the connection.
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Step 6: Turn your router on!
Detailed Guide
You'll be using the terminal for this method, so open up your terminal and type in: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
After having added the source above, you'll update your system.
In terminal, type: sudo apt-get update ,, Now that you've actually installed everything as instructed above, it's type to configure your "virtual router"/hotspot.
In terminal, type: sudo ap-hotspot configure , If you're connected to an Ethernet cable, it should detect your network as something like etch0
-- just continue.
Once it asks to name your network, name it something like awesomenetwork.
Your WPA password should be of the following length: "fivefifty".
No longer, no shorter. , Now that you've fully configured your network, you can type the following in terminal: sudo ap-hotspot start.
This will start your hotspot.
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