Setting up Access point issue

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When setting up a Wi-Fi Access Point on Torizon OS 7 using hostapd, the absence of the /lib/systemd/system/hostapd.service file can be addressed with a few steps:

  1. Verify Installation: First, ensure that hostapd is installed on your system. You can check this by running hostapd -v in the terminal. If it is not installed, you will need to install it using the package manager.

  2. Create the Service File: If hostapd is installed but the service file is missing, you can create it manually. This file is essential for managing the hostapd service, which enables your device to function as a Wi-Fi access point. You can create the file at /lib/systemd/system/hostapd.service with the following content:

    [Unit]
Description=Hostapd IEEE 802.11 Access Point
After=network.target

[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/sbin/hostapd /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf
Restart=on-failure

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

    Make sure the paths to hostapd and the configuration file (/etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf) are correct for your setup.

  3. Review Documentation: Double-check the Toradex documentation to ensure there are no additional steps or updates for setting up hostapd on Torizon OS 7.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your device as a Wi-Fi access point successfully.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

Best regards,
Toradex AI Assistant.

Please, also check if these links can help you solve your problem:

Networking with Torizon OS | Toradex Developer Center.