• Create a ppp directory: ppp stands for Patches, Ports, and Packages. Whenever a patch, port, or package is installed, I find it useful to pipe the output to tee and place it in this directory. If something went wrong when installing a package, I can check the text file for any warnings or errors. Also, If I am not sure if a particular patch is installed, I can just look in this directory.

After installation, there are some things that need to be configured before it can be used. Items prefixed with a $ can be executed as the user and items prefixed with a # must be executed as root. Some configuration options must be done for both the normal user and the root user:

• Update the firmware:
  • # fw_update | tee ~/ppp/fw_update.txt
• A more informative shell prompt:
  • $ vi ~/.profile
  • export PS1='[$PWD]: $'
  • Save and exit.
• Enable the mouse in the terminal:
  • $ vi /etc/rc.conf
  • $ wsmoused_flags=YES
  • # vi /etc/rc.conf
  • # wsmoused_flags=YES
  • # reboot
• Configure Networking:
  • IP addresses and network mask:
    • # vi /etc/hostname.em##
  • Gateway IP address:
    • # vi /etc/mygate
  • DNS IP address:
    • # vi /etc/resolv.conf
  • Edit the hostname:
    • # vi /etc/myname
• Install and configure wireless:
  • # CHANGE TO DOAS
  • # pkg_add -ivvv wpa_supplicant | tee /home/user/ppp/wpa_supplicant.txt
    • Scan for WiFi networks:
      • # ifconfig <device> up
      • # ifconfig <device> scan
    • Connect to a WPA WiFi Network:
      • # ifconfig <device> nwid <SSID> wpakey <PASS>
      • # dhclient <device>
    • Connect to a WPA WiFi Network with spaces in the BSSID:
      • # ifconfig <device> nwid '<SSID_with_spaces>' wpakey <PASS>
      • # dhclient <device>
    • Connect to a WPA WiFi Network with symbols in the BSSID:
      • # ifconfig <device> nwid “<SSID_with_$ymbol$>” wpakey <PASS>
      • # dhclient <device>
    • Monitor Mode: Note: Hardware must support Monitor Mode.
      • # dmesg | grep “<device>”
      • # ifconfig <device> media
      • # ifconfig <device> mediaopt monitor To enable.
      • # ifconfig <device> -mediaopt monitor To disable.
• Correct the System Time:
  • This is optional. Sometimes this step is need to correct the system time:
    • # ln -fs /usr/share/zoneinfo/America/New_York /etc/localtime
• Add Upgrade and Update paths:
  • $ vi ~/.profile
  • $ export PKG_PATH=ftp://ftp5.usa.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/$(uname -r)/packages/$(uname -m)
  • $ export ALT_PKG_PATH=http://ftp5.usa.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/$(uname -r)/packages/$(uname -m)
  • Save and exit.
  • # vi ~/.profile
  • # export PKG_PATH=ftp://ftp5.usa.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/$(uname -r)/packages/$(uname -m)
  • # export ALT_PKG_PATH=http://ftp5.usa.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/$(uname -r)/packages/$(uname -m)
  • Save and exit.
  • # reboot