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These instructions were for a specific adapter talking to my Apple router. Once connected over WiFi, the next thing you should do is run some updates: sudo apt-get update -y Then try connecting via ssh (using the new hostname and password!). Do that from a wall adapter so that you can prove that the Pi Zero is now wireless. Plug your WiFi Adapter into the USB OTG cable and plug the other end into the data / peripheral port on your Pi Zero (see picture above). Shutdown the Pi Zero by executing the following at the command line: sudo poweroff When you are done, save the file (Ctr-X, Yes, Enter). Source-directory /etc/network/interfaces.d # Include files from /etc/network/interfaces.d:

Edit the file so that it matches mine (but replace the wpa name and password settings with your network name and network password):.

Type the following at the command line:.

So if you renamed your Pi Zero to 'myzero' then you would need to login like this (using the new password): ssh the Pi Zero reboots: Remember that now you will need to use the new hostname and password when connecting to the Pi Zero via ssh.

Select when asked if you want to reboot.

When you are done select at the bottom of the menu.

Follow the steps to change the hostname (you do NOT need to include.

Follow the steps until you are back at the main menu.

Now would be a good time to change the hostname and password from their defaults. We are now going to put the Pi Zero on the network.

At the command line type: sudo raspi-config.

This isn't directly related to wifi, but if you've just setup a new image, the first thing you should do is expand the file system. Or you can go through the steps to ssh into the Pi Zero over USB and edit the files from a host computer.Īssuming you are now connected and in a terminal window on the Pi Zero, do the following (these instructions are for a Mac): Expand the File System You would need a powered USB hub, HDMI adapter, keyboard, mouse, etc.

Because there is only one USB port, you need to look at a few options.Įven though it would be convenient to have the adapter plugged in while you set it up, that's not completely necessary. Later, if you need a more compact design you can buy a Tiny OTG Adapter.īefore you can get the WiFi to work, you need to connect to the Pi Zero so that you can edit a file. The cable is handy for testing and plugging in various devices.

USB OTG Host Cable - MicroB OTG (On The Go) male to A female.

Miniature WiFi (802.11b/g/n) Module: For Raspberry Pi and more.You can buy it separately or as part of the Pi Zero budget pack.

The white cable in the picture above is a Micro-USB adapter. To connect my Pi Zero 1.3 over WiFi I ordered an adapter from AdaFruit. If you have a Pi Zero W, see: Setup Pi Zero W Headless Wifi These instructions are for a Pi Zero 1.3. UPDATE: Some instructions were updated for later versions of Raspbian.