From 164cfde2c6ffa79d96e5e4650d565f665ba92727 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yasin Kaya Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:55:56 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 96c9b02..e3684bb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,53 @@ # Sixfab_PPP_Installer Repository of Sixfab PPP Installer Tool + +Sixfab offers Shields for Raspberry Pi which provides cellular Internet connection anywhere with the availability of mobile network coverage. These shields are: + +* Raspberry Pi GSM/GPRS Shield + +* Raspberry Pi 3G-4G/LTE Base Shield V2 + +* Raspberry Pi Cellular IoT Application Shield + + + +Each of these shield can be connected to Internet via PPP(Point to Point Protocol). For this tutorial we have written an script to install and perform required steps. + +Without further ado let us jump into the installation process: + +Clone the repository + +`git clone https://github.com/sixfab/Sixfab_PPP_Installer.git` + +Now change the permission of the downloaded script. + +``` +cd Sixfab_PPP_Installer/ppp_installer +chmod +x install.sh +``` + +Now install the script + +`sudo ./install.sh` + +It will ask several questions, just answer them accordingly to complete the installation process. The questions are: +`Please choose your Sixfab Shield` + +You will be offered to choose among the mentioned three shields. Then it will fetch required scripts for you. +`Do you have updated kernel` + +It asks if your kernel is up-to-date. If no[n] it updates the kernel else it skips the update. Then it installs ppp.  + +`What is your carrier APN?` + +Here, it asks for your carrier's APN. For me it is hologram. + +`Enter your PORT name` + +In this step you will enter your PORT. For 3G, 4G/LTE Base Shield it will be ttyUSB3. + +`Do you want to activate auto connect/reconnect service at R.Pi boot up?` + +This option allows you to connect to Internet via your shield automatically when your Raspberry Pi Starts. If you want to connect to Internet automatically type Y else n. If you have selected n then you will need to run `sudo pon` to connect to internet and `sudo poff` to stop it.  + +Enjoy your Internet connection.