# Plz set 'rpi3bplus_rpi4_wifi_firmware' and 'rpizerow_rpi3_wifi_firmware' in # /etc/iiab/local_vars.yml to increase (or modify) the number of student WiFi # 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!) # 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 # ► SEE "MONITOR FIRMWARE UPDATES in 3 places especially" in tasks/download.yml ◄ - name: Install firmware (for RPi internal WiFi) include_tasks: install.yml when: firmware_installed is undefined # Two variables are placed in /etc/iiab/iiab_state.yml: # # - firmware_downloaded (set in download.yml) is used in install.yml # # - firmware_installed (set in install.yml) isn't acted upon programmatically. # It serves as a very helpful rapid reminder in iiab_state.yml in the same # way as roles like: sshd, iiab-admin, pylibs, www_base, www_options.