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Setup headless ssh and WiFi network
This works with Pi 3b, Pi 3b+, Pi 4 and Pi Zero W.
Create an empty file called “SSH” and place it in the root of the SD card. The file should have no extensions like “.txt” or another. (if you are in GNU/Linux or MacOs use the terminal)
touch ssh
This will enable SSH when the Pi is booted.
Let's add our WiFi configuration to the Pi so it's available when boot. Navigate to the SD card root and use your prefer text editor and create a file called wpa_supplicant.conf
And add the following to this file:
ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev network={ ssid="YOUR_NETWORK_NAME" psk="YOUR_PASSWORD" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK }
You'll need to add your wireless network name and password to mach your network settings. When is done save it and pop in the sd card and power it up. If everything goes well the pi will have a working WiFi and ssh enable.
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