# Create a new AP on the USB adapter uci set wireless.radio1=wifi-device uci set wireless.radio1.type=mac80211 uci set wireless.radio1.path='platform/ehci-platform/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0' # check with 'ls /sys/class/ieee80211' uci set wireless.radio1.channel=6 uci set wireless.radio1.htmode=HT40 uci set wireless.default_radio1=wifi-iface uci set wireless.default_radio1.device=radio1 uci set wireless.default_radio1.network=lan uci set wireless.default_radio1.mode=ap uci set wireless.default_radio1.ssid=GL-USB-WiFi uci set wireless.default_radio1.encryption=none uci commit wireless wifi reload
The driver for typically refers to the rt2800usb or mt76x0u / mt76x2u drivers, depending on the chipset inside the USB dongle. Common chipsets supported: | Chipset | Driver in OpenWrt/GLiNet | Typical USB IDs | |---------|--------------------------|----------------| | Ralink RT3070 / RT2870 | rt2800usb | 148f:3070, 148f:2870 | | MediaTek MT7601U | mt7601u | 148f:7601, 148f:6370 | | MediaTek MT7610U / MT7612U | mt76x0u / mt76x2u | 0e8d:7610, 0e8d:7612 | glink usb lan driver 802.11n
GLiNet is known for its portable routers (e.g., GL-MT300N-V2, GL-AR750S, Slate AX) that run OpenWrt. Many users connect an external USB Wi-Fi adapter to add a second radio, monitor mode, or simply extend range. # Create a new AP on the USB adapter uci set wireless
