From fc58fc468367e186ff8c26ab6588f06020c745a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tpollina Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019 16:50:44 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update remote_access.rst --- docs/remote_access.rst | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/remote_access.rst b/docs/remote_access.rst index f2f1363..8087f8b 100644 --- a/docs/remote_access.rst +++ b/docs/remote_access.rst @@ -5,11 +5,9 @@ Remote access via a standalone network Setting up a Raspberry Pi as an access point in a standalone network (NAT) ========================================================================== -The Raspberry Pi can be used as a wireless access point, running a standalone network. This can be done using the inbuilt wireless features of the Raspberry Pi 3 or Raspberry Pi Zero W, or by using a suitable USB wireless dongle that supports access points. +This tutorial is adapted from an official Raspberry Pi tutorial that you can find `here`_. -Note that this documentation was tested on a Raspberry Pi 3, and it is possible that some USB dongles may need slight changes to their settings. If you are having trouble with a USB wireless dongle, please check the forums. - -To add a Raspberry Pi-based access point to an existing network, see this section. +.. _here: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/wireless/access-point.md#internet-sharing In order to work as an access point, the Raspberry Pi will need to have access point software installed, along with DHCP server software to provide connecting devices with a network address.