CloudHub configuration with routing upstream

Submitted by eraymond on #1

Is there a recommended way to have a CloudHub that is an AP for VirtualHere *and* provides internet access to connected systems via the cloudhub's wifi connection to a router? I'd like to use the WAN when my laptop is connected to Cloudhub.

Woulds any of the "router class" hardware (e.g., GL-MT300N-V2) would handle this better (and easier) than a Raspberry Pi with an extra wifi dongle?

Bonus points if the CloudHub could remember the WLAN wifi SSID/passwords it had previously connected.

Submitted by Michael on Wed, 2019/10/02 - 12:03

#2

In the CloudHub configuration choose "I want my cloudhub to be part of an existing network" and join your normal Wireless LAN.

Submitted by eraymond on Mon, 2019/10/07 - 14:47

#3

Thanks Michael!

Will ""I want my cloudhub to be part of an existing network" allow the CloudHub have two wifi interfaces/SSID's:

  • One for the normal wireless lan and routing to the internet
  • A second for the cloudhub only

    • The reason for always running the two SSID's:

  • Works when the public wifi does not allow clients to see each other
  • Works when the public wifi is not reachable (or needs a new password or needs to change to a different network)
  • Avoids the need to reset the device back to factory settings since you have a failsafe wifi

    • Submitted by Michael on Mon, 2019/10/07 - 15:00

    #4

    No

    Submitted by eraymond on Mon, 2019/10/07 - 15:06

    #5

    That's what I thought. I might try RASPAP again.

    I do like CloudHub (much lighter, configurable via client, and very tolerant of power going out and not corrupting the sd card).