Using wpa_supplicant and iwconfig to setup wifi during boot.

astrocrep · 2008-07-09 02:01:47

I have my gnome desktop running. My wireless network at my house is hidden and secured via wpa passkey.

Eitherway, I have two commands that need to be run during boot...

iwconfig eth1 essid xxxxx
wpa_supplicant -Dwext -ieth1 -c/etc/wpa_details.conf

Where would be the best place to stick that?

On the other hand!!!

If there is a better way to do it, please by all means suggest it!

Thanks,
Rich

figue · 2008-07-09 07:57:12

Hi, I have in /etc/rc.local
Anyway, I am sure there are better elsewhere, but that is where the best management I

greetings

Last edited by figue (2008-07-09 07:57:51)

robmaloy · 2008-07-09 10:10:42

/etc/rc.local
should be the best place

iphitus · 2008-07-09 11:27:07

pacman -S netcfg and you can use either the wpa-config or wpa options for security. Take a look at the provided examples, and the wiki

.:B:. · 2008-07-09 15:03:00

Netcfg2 +1.

astrocrep · 2008-07-09 18:24:35

Wow thats sweet!

Netcfg worked like a flipping charm!

Thanks,
Rich

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