On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 13:55:44 -0500
Steve Litt <slitt@???> wrote:
> Wifi is always problematic. Always. NetworkManager, Wicd, and even the
> wpa_* all seem to fail at just the wrong time. If I were Devuan, I'd
> create a wifi module that:
>
> 1) Displays the wifi signals in signal strength order
>
> 2) Asks which you want, THAT YOU HAVE A PASSWORD FOR!!!
>
> 3) Ask for the password twice,verify they match
>
> 4) Ask for default router
> a) With very helpful prompts and help
Inquire about fixed IP, and let user enter the parameters
> 5) Ask if they'd like default dns 8888 and 8844
> a) If not, suggest the default router
>
> 6) Run acquired passphrase through wpa_passphrase >> wpa_supplicant.conf
>
> 7) By hook or by crook, get a DHCP lease
> a) If necessary, put DHCP server on this computer
>
> 8) Verify lookup of devuan.org
> a) If not, run some intelligent diagnostic software
Cheers,
Ron.
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