Re: PW change fail, no space left on device?
ok so i have successfully reinstalled via failsafe and set my password for ssh. now i am haveing the...
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The warning is correct. The device you connect to has indeed changed and this might be a sign of a serious phishing attempt. An attempt to trick you to login and show your password to a third party....
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Thanks for your help, that sort of worked but after doing mount_boot it was still keeping the wifi from broadcasting. Since I had access and ability at that point to start from scratch, though, with a...
View ArticleDuplicating USB sticks
When distributing PirateBoxes, I often find convenient to duplicate the USB sticks, in order to provide people a "spare wheel". My way to this is by means of the dd command, such as... dd if=/dev/sdc1...
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The few times I have had reason to copy a USB-stick, for instance to a SSD in an external USB enclosure, I simply used the filemanager Nautilus and copy-pasted in Unity. Worked perfectly fine. My PB...
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Yes, you are right. I checked all the pens used so far: it's wise to check for the sanity of the file system in the USB sticks. In case of problems, first repartion, format, than one can copy contents...
View ArticleCan the TL-MR3040 function as a PirateBox and normal AP?
I just put together a PirateBox using a TL-MR3040 and it's working great. I have two questions however. 1) What happens if I change the mode using the selection switch on the device (3G/WISP/AP) 2) Is...
View ArticleIncrease reach of antenna
I created a pirate box with the TL-MR3020. It works like a charm. Thank you very much for this great project. I think it has huge potential. I have a high gain antenna Alfa 10dbi antenna. Can I use...
View ArticleHow to I disable the router while working on the hosted files?
This might be a stupid question. Sorry. How can I make changes to the board, chat etc. without the entire neighborhood seeing all the changes I make in real time? I don't see an off switch only a mode...
View ArticleTP-LINK MR3040 PB post installation issues
After following the MR3040 PB installation instructions to a tee, my PB will only connect with limited connection, and sometimes not at all. Below are printouts of my trouble-shooting. I appreciate...
View ArticleRe: MR3040 V2.4 and hardware specifications
can u give step by step instructions vio? I can't cant seem to get my 2.4 to work. i got up to the part vi /etc/config/network. then it seems like i have to type in some stuff or it just freezes
View ArticleRe: How to I disable the router while working on the hosted files?
Hi, as I mentioned it on IRC, I think if you run on the box the following command, you can disable wifi: ifconfig wlan0 down That should work on MR3020, MR3040 and other devices where you can see a...
View ArticleRe: Can the TL-MR3040 function as a PirateBox and normal AP?
QuoteWhat happens if I change the mode using the selection switch on the device (3G/WISP/AP) Nothing :) QuoteIs there a way to set up the box so that I can switch between being a PirateBox and a...
View ArticleRe: Increase reach of antenna
Hi, you need to solder an antenna plug to the PCB that you can attach additional antennas. see [wiki.openwrt.org] [wiki.openwrt.org] Matthias
View ArticleRe: TP-LINK MR3040 PB post installation issues
Hi, if you haven't changed something in the piratebox.conf, it looks like it is working normally. What exactly do you mean with "limited connection"? What devices do you use for testing? Matthias
View ArticleRe: MR3040 V2.4 and hardware specifications
Hi, and I think you are using an old instruction... on our instructions provided here: [www.piratebox.cc] you don't have to modify the /etc/config/network so ? What howto are you using and where are...
View ArticleRe: Can the TL-MR3040 function as a PirateBox and normal AP?
A 'normal' AP would be more like what this device dose out of the box. Plug it into a wired network with internet access to throw the connection out in a wireless form. I just sort of assumed since...
View ArticleRouter just seems to be rebooting constantly without finishing
Hi all, I spent some time on the IRC with <MaStr--> who very kindly guided me through reflashing the router. But the box just seems to be constantly rebooting without end. The installation...
View ArticleRe: Router just seems to be rebooting constantly without finishing
And how do you do the ssh root@192.168.1.1 command - it's really confusing. I type this into telnet? But I just get Network error: connection timed out. This is complicated. paul
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ok got to stage 4 - a big sheet with lots of empty space. don't see ADMIN_PASS anywhere though paul
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