If you'd like to encrypt your 'Phantom_XXXXXX' network (FPV network), please see THIS THREAD.
This HowTo assumes you already have the following knowledge:
* How to connect to a hidden WiFi network
* How to assign a static IP address to your computer for said hidden WiFi network
* How to change your Computer back to DHCP after you're done
This HowTo also assumes you've already installed the WebUI via this thread. Yes, it can be done via the CLI, but it's way too easy to mess things up and loose access to your drone/repeater in the process.
NOTE: The order of operations is important! The Repeater WiFi will not be accessible if it cannot connect to the Phantom. Thus, you must configure the Repeater first, then the Phantom.
Configure your Repeater First:
Now, Configure your Phantom:
After 30 to 60 seconds, you should be able to connect to your repeater's "Phantom_XXXXXX" network from your computer! Now, your Phantom to Repeater connection is encrypted (and visible if you chose to do so).
NOTE: You can also use this method for changing other parameters of your WiFi. Some candidates are:
Enjoy!
LK
This HowTo assumes you already have the following knowledge:
* How to connect to a hidden WiFi network
* How to assign a static IP address to your computer for said hidden WiFi network
* How to change your Computer back to DHCP after you're done
This HowTo also assumes you've already installed the WebUI via this thread. Yes, it can be done via the CLI, but it's way too easy to mess things up and loose access to your drone/repeater in the process.
NOTE: The order of operations is important! The Repeater WiFi will not be accessible if it cannot connect to the Phantom. Thus, you must configure the Repeater first, then the Phantom.
Configure your Repeater First:
- Connect your computer to the WiFi of the Repeater (SSID: Phantom_XXXXXX)
- Log into the WebUI of your Repeater at http://192.168.1.2/cgi-bin/luci
- Click on the 'Network' -> 'WiFi' options from the top menu
- Write down the name of your Camera link network (FC200_XXXXXX) - Warning: Capitalization (Upper vs Lower case of the alpha characters) is IMPORTANT - Make sure you get it right.
- Click on 'Edit' next to your 'FC200_XXXXXX' network
- Scroll to the bottom, under 'Interface Configuration' click on 'Wireless Security'
- Select the Encryption of your choice from the 'Encryption' drop down (I strongly recommend WPA2+PSK)
- Select the Cypher of your choice from the 'Cypher' drop down (I strongly recommend Force CCMP (AES))
- Type in the password of your choice in the 'Key' area
- Click the 'Save & Apply' Button
- Congratulations.. your Repeater is now inaccessible.. Please continue below!
Now, Configure your Phantom:
- Configure your computer to connect to the Hidden WiFi network name you wrote down from above (FC200_XXXXXX)
- Ensure to assign your computer a static IP address in the 192.168.1.x range (you can safely use 192.168.1.15)
- Once connected to your Phantom network, Log into the WebUI of the Phantom at http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/luci
- Click on the 'Network' -> 'WiFi' options from the top menu
- Click on 'Edit' next to your 'FC200_XXXXXX' network
- Scroll to the bottom, under 'Interface Configuration' click on 'Wireless Security'
- Select the Encryption of your choice from the 'Encryption' drop down (This must match what you chose for the Repeater above!)
- Select the Cypher of your choice from the 'Cypher' drop down (This must match what you chose for the Repeater above!)
- Type in the password of your choice in the 'Key' area (This must match what you chose for the Repeater above!)
- As an aside, you can also 'unhide' your SSID from the 'General Setup' section under 'Interface Configuration' if you'd like to do so.
- Click the 'Save & Apply' Button
- Remove the Static IP address from your computer
After 30 to 60 seconds, you should be able to connect to your repeater's "Phantom_XXXXXX" network from your computer! Now, your Phantom to Repeater connection is encrypted (and visible if you chose to do so).
NOTE: You can also use this method for changing other parameters of your WiFi. Some candidates are:
- WiFi Channel
- HT mode
- WiFi SSID broadcast (mentioned above already)
- Tx Power <- BE VERY CAREFUL DOING THIS, I STRONGLY DISCOURAGE CHANGING THESE VALUES
Enjoy!
LK