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=== Installation of Linux WPAN tools ===
=== Installation of Linux WPAN tools ===


'''Sources/Links: see [[References:Linux WPAN tools]]'''
'''Sources/Links: see References:[[Linux WPAN tools]]'''


* First install <code>git</code> and clone the wpan-tools Repository:
* First install <code>git</code> and clone the wpan-tools Repository:

Revision as of 13:02, 28 November 2023

Summary

Information on how to setup a Raspberry Pi 3B+ for 802.15.4 radio/6LoWPAN communication by utilizing an Openlabs 802.15.4 radio module.

This was tested successfully with Raspbian 10 (Buster) and Raspbian 11 (Bullseye). I assume it is also working on the latest Raspbian 12 (Bookworm).

Requirements

Description

Install Raspbian on Raspberry Pi 3B+

Preparation of Raspbian

Access the Raspberry Pi by attaching it via HDMI to a monitor. After enabling SSH it is possible to connect via SSH/terminal (default credentials are pi:raspberry).

  • (Optionally) Change keyboard setting to "German" and reboot:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure keyboard-configuration
  • Activate and start SSH on Raspberry:
sudo systemctl start ssh
sudo systemctl enable ssh
  • Upgrade of Raspbian:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Enable support for IEEE 802.15.4/LoWPAN devices

  • Plug the OpenLabs 802.15.4 radio module directly onto pins 15-26 of the Raspberry's P1 header (in the middle):

Raspberry-pi-802.15.4-radio module.jpgRaspberry-pi-802.15.4-radio connected.jpg

  • There is an existing overlay for this transceiver shipped with Raspbian, should be in /boot/overlays/at86rf233-overlay.dtb or /boot/overlays/at86rf233.dtbo:
ls /boot/overlays/at86rf233.dtbo
  • Enable transceiver by modifying the /boot/config.txt file and reboot:

Installation of Linux WPAN tools

Sources/Links: see References:Linux WPAN tools

  • First install git and clone the wpan-tools Repository:
sudo apt install git
sudo mkdir /opt/src
sudo chown pi /opt/src
cd /opt/src
git clone https://github.com/linux-wpan/wpan-tools

Used Hardware

Courses

  • IT-Security master's programme: Mobile and Embedded Security ILV

References

Linux WPAN tools

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