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--- pi_star_hotspot [2022/07/11 21:37] – Base Text Upload mi7emg
+++ pi_star_hotspot [2022/07/29 21:23] (current) – Add Hotspot password details mi7emg
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-====== This is a quick guide to setting up your pi-star as a DMR hotspot. ======
+====== A quick guide to setting up your pi-star as a DMR hotspot. ======
 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
 ====== Getting Started ======
-Connect the small antenna, Ethernet cable and USB cable and let the pi-star boot up.  This might take 2 to 3 minutes.
+Connect the small antenna, Ethernet cable and USB cable and let the pi-star boot up.  This might take 2 to 3 minutes.{{ :pi_star_hotspot:defaults.png?400|}}
 Once the pi-star has started, open your favourite web browser and visit http://pi-star/ (or perhaps http://pi-star.home).  Use the 'Configuration' link at the top right to continue.  If you are prompted for a username and password, the defaults are '**pi-star**' for the username and '**raspberry**' for the password.
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 ====== General Configuration ======
+{{ :pi_star_hotspot:general_config.png?200|}}
 Working from the top of the section down, change the Callsign/DMR ID/Lat/Long/Town/Country to match your own details.  A default frequency of 438.800 MHz is already entered but can be changed if you need the hotspot to operate on a different frequency.  Make sure to check the bandplan!
-If you got the message that the Radio/Modem has been reset, you should re-select it now from the drop-down list.
+{{:pi_star_hotspot:modem_changed.png?200 |}}If you got the message that the Radio/Modem has been reset, you should re-select it now from the drop-down list.
-As the pi-star is not going to be accessible on the internet the Hostname and URL are arbitrary - I have them set to 'pi-star' and 'http://pi-star/' respectively.  I've also set the URL as 'manual' so that it isnt' changed.  If you wish your hotspot location to be visible on the aprs.fi website you can enable and choose the APRS Host settings.
+As the pi-star is not going to be accessible on the internet the Hostname and URL are arbitrary - I have them set to '**pi-star**' and '**http://pi-star/**' respectively.  I've also set the URL as 'manual' so that it isnt' changed.  If you wish your hotspot location to be visible on the aprs.fi website you can enable and choose the APRS Host settings.
 As you've got down to the bottom of the 'General Configuration' section - apply the changes.
+The General Configuration section should now look similar to the image below.
+{{ :pi_star_hotspot:general_config_modem_updated.png |}}
 ====== 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'.