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--- pi_star_hotspot [2022/07/11 22:04] – [General Configuration] mi7emg
+++ pi_star_hotspot [2025/02/28 21:09] (current) – gi3jmc
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 ====== A quick guide to setting up your pi-star as a DMR hotspot. ======
+====== This guide is badly out-of-date.  The current recommended hotspot software is WPSD, available at https://w0chp.radio/wpsd/ ======
 I recommend that you connect your pi-star using an Ethernet cable as I have had it disconnect from WiFi and need a power cycle to re-connect it.
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   * DMR Master - DMRGateway
   * BM Master - BM_2341_United_Kingdom
+  * DMR+ Master - DMR+_IPSC2-PhoenixF
+  * XLX Master - XLX_950
   * DMR Colour code - 1
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 ====== DMR Configuration ======
-In the DMR Configuration, there are only 4 settings that we really need to be concerned with. From the top down, set the DMR Master to 'DMRGateway', and the BrandMeister Master to 'BM_2341_United_Kingdom'.  If you are in another country choose your own from the list, or if your country isn't listed, use a nearby one.  You should ensure that 'BrandMeister Network Enable' is on, and that the DMR Colour Code near the bottom of the list is set to '1'.
+{{ :pi_star_hotspot:dmrconfig.png?600|}}
+In the DMR Configuration, there are only 4 settings that we really need to be concerned with. From the top down, set the DMR Master to 'DMRGateway', and the BrandMeister Master to 'BM_2341_United_Kingdom'.  If you are in another country choose your own from the list, or if your country isn't listed, use a nearby one.  Set the 'DMR+ Master' to ' DMR+_IPSC2-PhoenixF', and set the 'DMR+ Network ESSID' to '02'.  In the 'XLX Master' list, choose 'XLX_950', and set the 'XLX Startup Module' immediately below to 'Default'.  You should ensure that 'BrandMeister Network Enable', 'DMR+ Network Enable', and 'XLX Master Enable' are all on and that the DMR Colour Code near the bottom of the list is set to '1'.
-As we aren't using the DMR+ or XLX settings, you should make sure that the toggles for 'DMR+ Network Enable' and 'XLX Master Enable' are both off.
+Once you apply the settings here the basic setup is finished.  You can return to the Dashboard using the link at the top of the page.
-One you apply the settings here the basic setup is finished.  You can return to the Dashboard using the link at the top of the page.
 ====== Additional Configuration ======
 For a little more control of the BrandMeister talkgroups you can also link your hotspot with the BrandMeister servers using an API key.  You will need to create an account with BrandMeister (https://brandmeister.network) and it uses your DMR ID for verification.
-Once your account is enabled you can login and access your profile settings.  In the 'Security Settings' area, there is a button 'API Keys on the top right-hand side.  Clicking this allows you to manage and create your keys.  Once your create and name a key it will be displayed for you to copy.  On your hotspot dashboard, open the Configuration page, then click the 'Expert' link at the top-right.  You will find a link here, above the warning titled 'BM API'.  Clicking it will allow you to paste the API Key and save it.
+Once your account is enabled you can login and access your profile settings.  In the 'Security Settings' area, there is a button 'API Keys on the top right-hand side.  Clicking this allows you to manage and create your keys.  Once your create and name a key it will be displayed for you to copy.
+{{:pi_star_hotspot:admin-expert_config.png?400 |}}On your hotspot dashboard, open the Configuration page, then click the 'Expert' link at the top-right.  You will find a link here, above the warning titled 'BM API'.  Clicking it will allow you to paste the API Key and save it.
 When you're done, go back to the main Dashboard, and click 'Admin'.  On this page you will have additional options for managing the static talkgroups on the hotspot.
+You should also use the SelfCare area of the Brandmeister website to set a hotspot password and enter that password in the DMR Configuration under 'BM Hotspot Security'.