PORTABLE WIRELESS ACCESS

POINT AND FTP SERVER

Troy Bruno
Network Security & Electronics
NET 499
Troy_bruno@mymail.eku.edu
OVERVIEW
 This project aims to create a portable,
fully customizable wireless access point
(WAP) and FTP server.
 With simple configurations and a plug-
and-play setup, you can have a WAP that
allows you to share files and information
to others on the network.
 This is used as an extension of an
existing network.
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MOTIVATION
 The need for affordable
and customizable wireless
access points.
 The constant need for
others to share their
information with ease of
access.
 Competitive access point
choice.

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INTRODUCTION
 The main technology used is
wireless connectivity and Raspberry
Pi’s.
 Portable, customizable, and
affordable wireless option.
 Safe and stable connections.
 Software used: hostapd, dnsmasq,
tightvncserver, vsftpd, and xrdp.

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 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
 Core Phase 1
 Install and configure WAP software.
 Create a WLAN with a different network
range as the original.
 NetName: troys_WAP
 NETPass: Capstone499project
 Net: 192.168.4.0/24
 Channel: 32
 Mode: 802.11ac (5 GHz)
 Connect 2 or more clients to the WLAN.

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
 Core Phase 2
 Install and configure FTP server.
 Create new account on the Pi for the FTP
server to use for Public use.
 Set permissions:
 Upload/Download: True
 Account: User: Public, Pass: Public
 Download and Upload files freely over
the public account.
 Login to desired FTP client software using
the information provided.
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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
 Extension Phase
 Install and use remote connection
software.
 Install tightvncserver and xrdp
 Connect Pi to same network as the host
device.
 Use Mircosoft Remote Desktop
Connection on host device to connect to
the pi with ip address.
 Enter Pi account credentials in the xrdp
interface.

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CONSTRAINTS
 Weather.
 Pi hardware and software limitations.
 Network outages.
 Wireless limitations.

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ASSUMPTIONS
 Devices have wireless capabilities.
 Devices are in range of device.
 Network 192.168.4.0/24 is not
being used already.
 The user has login credentials for
both WAP and FTP server.

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PROPOSED SOLUTION
 Core 1 cont.
 Install and configure
WAP software.
 Connect 2 or more
clients to the WLAN.

 Solution:
 Had to reconfigure the
firewall to allow VoIP style
connections.

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PROPOSED SOLUTION
 Core 2 cont.
 Install and configure FTP
server.
 Download and Upload
files freely over the
public account.

 Solution:
 There were no issues with
this phase.

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PROPOSED SOLUTION
 Extension cont.
 Install and use remote
connection software.

 Solution:
 Use netmap (nmap) to
find the ip of your Pi on
the network.

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RESULTS
 Original network diagram of the entire
project.

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RESULTS
 Core Phase 1 completion (configuration).

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RESULTS
 Core Phase 1 completion (connectivity).

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RESULTS
 Core Phase 2 completion (connectivity).

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RESULTS
 Extension Phase Completion (Login).

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RESULTS
 Extension Phase Completion (connectivity).

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CONCLUSIONS
 Created a WAP and FTP server from
Raspberry Pi with no prior experience
or knowledge with the Pi.
 Accessed through a remote desktop
connection.
 I learned about many useful tips of
using the Pi and the endless
possibilities you can achieve with
such a versatile device.

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CONCLUSIONS
 The construction of a large-scale
technical project helped me better my
project planning skills.
 A majority of my project consisted of
planning and finding the correct
syntax for my configurations.

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FUTURE WORK
 Automated script that configures the Pi
as an access point.
 For a larger scale production of these
access points.
 Total remote connection.
 A way of connecting to the Pi even when
not connected to the same local network as
the Pi.

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REFERENCES
bitsNblobs Electronics. (2019, December 29). How To Remotely Access The Raspberry Pi:

SSH, Remote Desktop & FTP | Step-by-Step [Video].

YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXr9vYEStq8&t=2s

Hughes, J., Wright, M., Lynn, H., Scheller, A., & Poch, E. (2020, November 18). Setting up

a raspberry Pi as a routed wireless access point. Raspberry

Pi.www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/wireless/access-point- routed.md

O'Reilly. (2020). Linux network administrator's guide, second edition. O’Reilly Online

Learning. https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/linux-network- administrators/

1565924002/ch11s03.html

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 I would like to thank my family for
supporting me and encouraging me to
complete my work and to do well
 I would also like to thank Dr. Vigs for
also being incredibly supportive and
consistent when it comes to helping
students.

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Q&A
Portable WAP

Troy Bruno
Troy_Bruno@mymail.eku.edu
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under
CC BY-SA
Eastern Kentucky University
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