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author | Bradley Taunt <brad@serpapi.com> | 2024-06-14 09:24:07 -0400 |
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committer | Bradley Taunt <brad@serpapi.com> | 2024-06-14 09:24:07 -0400 |
commit | 59b3b077758942f4b45a07fa52e856df8edeea3a (patch) | |
tree | c3ebe1a1265556569c02c4de563b728c1a564773 /_posts/2022-03-14-eero.md | |
parent | 26c7db12364e8eba08e2f8e85bb534ed735a0be8 (diff) |
Further minimal improvements, reducing code base
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diff --git a/_posts/2022-03-14-eero.md b/_posts/2022-03-14-eero.md index 139022b..367bc07 100644 --- a/_posts/2022-03-14-eero.md +++ b/_posts/2022-03-14-eero.md @@ -26,18 +26,18 @@ Before we get into the step-by-step details, here are the required items you'll Before you place your microSD card into the Pi and boot it up, connect it to your local computer (via USB adapter) - we will need to add some files first. Once loaded into the `boot` folder, add an empty file simply called `ssh` (no extensions). Next open your preferred text editor and enter the following code, editing the content to match your own country code and home network settings: - - country=US - ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev - update_config=1 - - network={ - ssid="WIFI_SSID" - scan_ssid=1 - psk="WIFI_PASSWORD" - key_mgmt=WPA-PSK - } - +```sh +country=US +ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev +update_config=1 + +network={ + ssid="WIFI_SSID" + scan_ssid=1 + psk="WIFI_PASSWORD" + key_mgmt=WPA-PSK +} +``` Save this file as `wpa_supplicant.conf` and add it to the `boot` directory as well. @@ -47,9 +47,9 @@ You can now safely eject the microSD card and place it into your Raspberry Pi. Connect power to your Pi and give it a bit of time to boot up. Once you see a nice solid green LED, go back to your local computer's terminal and enter the following command: - - ssh pi@raspberrypi.local - +```sh +ssh pi@raspberrypi.local +``` If everything was set up properly you will be asked to trust this device. Next, you will be prompted to enter the device password. The default password will be: `raspberry` @@ -57,21 +57,21 @@ If everything was set up properly you will be asked to trust this device. Next, Once you are connected directly to the Pi, it's best to check for updates: - - sudo apt update - +```sh +sudo apt update +``` ...and if updates are in fact available, install them via: - - sudo apt upgrade - +```sh +sudo apt upgrade +``` This next step is optional but I highly recommend it for security purposes. You should change both the hostname and password of this soon-to-be Pi-hole server. To do this simply run: - - sudo raspi-config - +```sh +sudo raspi-config +``` 1. Edit Hostname: navigate to `System Settings` --> `Hostname` 2. Edit Password: navigate to `System Settings` --> `Password` @@ -82,9 +82,9 @@ Once complete, reboot the Pi. Just remember that when you try to reconnect to th This is the easy part: - - curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash - +```sh +curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash +``` Pi-hole runs a full install script that walks you through step-by-step on setting things up. It's best to use the suggested defaults during the install - everything is pretty simple. @@ -92,9 +92,9 @@ Near the end of the setup you'll be show the newly created static IP for this Pi Once it's finished, shutdown the Pi safely by running: - - sudo shutdown now - +```sh +sudo shutdown now +``` ## Hardware Setup |