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# 2023-02-24: MONITOR FIRMWARE UPDATES in 3 places especially:
# 2023-02-25: MONITOR FIRMWARE UPDATES in 3 places especially...
#
# 1. apt changelog firmware-brcm80211
# https://github.com/RPi-Distro/firmware-nonfree
# http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/dists/bullseye/main/binary-arm64/Packages
# http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/firmware-brcm80211_*
# https://github.com/RPi-Distro/firmware-nonfree -> debian/config/brcm80211 (brcm, cypress)
# http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/dists/bullseye/main/binary-arm64/Packages (1.1MB text file, look inside for summary of latest firmware-brcm80211)
# http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/ -> firmware-brcm80211_* e.g.:
# https://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/firmware-brcm80211_20190114-1+rpt11_all.deb from 2021-01-25
# https://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/firmware-brcm80211_20210315-3+rpt4_all.deb from 2021-12-06
# http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/firmware-brcm80211_20221012-1~bpo11+1+rpt1_all.deb from 2022-11-17
# 2. apt changelog linux-firmware-raspi
# https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=linux-firmware-raspi
# 3. https://github.com/moodlebox/moodlebox/blob/main/roles/accesspoint/tasks/main.yml

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- { src: 'iiab-check-firmware.service', dest: '/etc/systemd/system/', mode: '0644' }
- { src: 'iiab-firmware-warn.sh', dest: '/etc/profile.d/', mode: '0644' }
- name: Enable & (Re)Start iiab-check-firmware.service (also runs on each boot)
- name: Enable & (Re)Start iiab-check-firmware.service (also runs on each boot) -- creating our 2-or-4 key simlink chains e.g. /lib/firmware/cypress/X.{bin|blob} -> /lib/firmware/cypress/X.{bin|blob}.iiab -> CHOSEN-FIRMWARE-FILE-OR-LINK
systemd:
name: iiab-check-firmware.service
daemon_reload: yes

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# client devices that can access your Raspberry Pi's internal WiFi hotspot.
# If IIAB's already installed, you should then run 'cd /opt/iiab/iiab' and
# then 'sudo ./runrole firmware' (do run iiab-check-firmware for more tips!)
# BACKGROUND AS OF 2022-01-10:
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/823#issuecomment-662285202
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/2853#issuecomment-957836892
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3103
# https://github.com/RPi-Distro/firmware-nonfree/tree/bullseye/debian/config/brcm80211 (brcm, cypress)
# https://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/firmware-brcm80211_20190114-1+rpt11_all.deb from 2021-01-25
# https://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian/pool/main/f/firmware-nonfree/firmware-brcm80211_20210315-3+rpt4_all.deb from 2021-12-06
# then 'sudo ./runrole firmware' (DO RUN iiab-check-firmware FOR MORE TIPS!)
# 2018-2023 Background & Progress:
#
# Raspberry Pi 3 used to support 32 WiFi connections but is now limited to [4-10]
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/823#issuecomment-662285202
# Opinions about Pi 4B/3B+ WiFi features [practical AP firmware for schools!]
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/2853#issuecomment-957836892
# RPi WiFi hotspot firmware reliability fix, incl new/better choices for 3B+ & 4
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3103
# Set WiFi firmware in /lib/firmware/cypress due to RasPiOS & Ubuntu changes
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/pull/3482
# RISK: What USB 3.0 stick/drive patterns degrade a Raspberry Pi's 2.4GHz WiFi?
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/2638
# https://github.com/iiab/iiab/issues/2638
# ► SEE "MONITOR FIRMWARE UPDATES in 3 places especially" in tasks/download.yml ◄
- name: Install firmware (for RPi internal WiFi)
include_tasks: install.yml