Enable wifi hotspot on Jetson Orin developer kit

Hi team,

I want to configure the Jetson Orin AGX dveloper kit as wifi hotspot. But i could not find a proper guide specifically for Jetson Orin AGX. can you provide me with detailed steps of the configurations?

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Configuring the Jetson Orin AGX developer kit as a Wi-Fi hotspot is a bit more involved than other Jetson modules, but I’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide. Please note that this guide is specific to the Jetson Orin AGX developer kit, and you should not attempt to follow it for other Jetson modules.

Hardware Requirements:

  • Jetson Orin AGX developer kit (P3730)
  • USB-C flashing cable
  • Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
  • Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 Desktop/Laptop (for flashing and configuration)

Software Requirements:

  • JetPack 6.2/Jetson Linux 36.4.3
  • Jetson Platform services 2.0

Step 1: Flash the Jetson Orin AGX developer kit

Before configuring the Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to flash the Jetson Orin AGX developer kit with the latest JetPack and Jetson Linux. Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to flash the device with JetPack 6.2.

Step 2: Configure the Wi-Fi interface

After flashing, connect to the Jetson Orin AGX developer kit using a USB-C cable and a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Open a terminal and run the following command to configure the Wi-Fi interface:

sudo nmcli device wifi hotspot ssid <your_ssid> password <your_password>

Replace <your_ssid> and <your_password> with your desired Wi-Fi hotspot name and password.

Step 3: Configure the Wi-Fi hotspot

Next, you need to configure the Wi-Fi hotspot settings. Run the following command:

sudo nmcli connection add type wifi-hotspot con-name <your_con_name> ssid <your_ssid>

Replace <your_con_name> with a name for your Wi-Fi hotspot connection.

Step 4: Set the Wi-Fi hotspot IP address

Set the IP address for the Wi-Fi hotspot interface:

sudo nmcli connection modify <your_con_name> ipv4.method manual ipv4.addresses 192.168.1.1/24

Step 5: Start the Wi-Fi hotspot

Finally, start the Wi-Fi hotspot:

sudo nmcli connection up <your_con_name>

Your Jetson Orin AGX developer kit should now be configured as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Comparison with other Jetson modules

The configuration process for the Jetson Orin AGX developer kit is similar to other Jetson modules, but there are some differences. For example, the Jetson Orin NX and Nano modules use a different Wi-Fi interface, and the configuration process is slightly different. Additionally, the Jetson AGX Xavier module requires a different set of commands to configure the Wi-Fi hotspot.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the configuration process, you can try the following:

  • Check the Wi-Fi interface status using sudo nmcli device status
  • Check the Wi-Fi hotspot connection status using sudo nmcli connection status
  • Restart the Wi-Fi hotspot service using sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager

I hope this guide helps you configure your Jetson Orin AGX developer kit as a Wi-Fi hotspot. If you have any further questions or issues, feel free to ask!

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Hi, thank you @carolyuu for the response.My Jetson has with the following specs. Will the above steps work on this version ?

NAME=“Ubuntu”

VERSION=“20.04.6 LTS (Focal Fossa)”

ID=ubuntu

ID_LIKE=debian

PRETTY_NAME=“Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS”

VERSION_ID=“20.04”

HOME_URL=“https://www.ubuntu.com/

SUPPORT_URL=“https://help.ubuntu.com/

BUG_REPORT_URL=“https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/

PRIVACY_POLICY_URL=“https://www.ubuntu.com/legal/terms-and-policies/privacy-policy

VERSION_CODENAME=focal

UBUNTU_CODENAME=focal

Linux jetson 5.10.120-tegra #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Aug 1 12:32:50 PDT 2023 aarch64 aarch64 aarch64 GNU/Linux

Hi,
Please follow the guidance and give it a try. Or you may try this:
Create a wireless hotspot

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