So the IP address ranges from 192.168.43.0 to 255. Before that open command prompt and type ‘ ipconfig’ to get your IP address range. Then open Advanced IP scanner software that you installed on your Laptop. Step 4: Wait for 30 seconds until Pi boots up and connects to your WiFi Network. Important Note: The Laptop and Raspberry Pi Should be connected to the Same WiFi Network (mobile hotspot in our case) for SSH. If any device is connected then Raspberry Pi is booted successfully and connected to the WiFi. In some mobiles you can see the number of devices connected to the Hotspot.

Now Power ON the Raspberry Pi, wait for few seconds until it boots. Set up a Portable Hotspot in your mobile phone with the Network Credentials below Download those files copy and paste it into the SD Card ( not inside any folders, paste in home itself).ĭownload Here – Instant-WiFi-SSH-Creds.zipĪfter the two files are placed, eject the SD Card and insert into the Raspberry Pi. I have attached those 2 files for easier way.

Use any text editors like notepad, notepad++ or Sublime Text. If not sure delete and replace it by yourself manually. Note: Make sure the “Double Quotes (“”)” are in default notepad fonts. Modify the “ SSID” and “ Password” with your WiFi Credentials. ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev Step 3: Now open ‘ wpa_nf’ file using any text editor and paste the following code. Step 2: After flashing open SD Card and Create ‘ wpa_nf’ file and empty ‘ ssh’ file.

Steps for Headless Raspberry Pi setup using WiFi:įlash the Raspbian Image file using Win32 Disk Imager.

If you want to access the Pi using Ethernet check this tutorial. It provides access to your laptop Keyboard, Mouse and Screen to your Raspberry Pi without the need for an external setup. It needs an SD card and power supply only. The headless setup using WiFi makes easier to access your Pi than Ethernet setup.

Rpi zero w headless setup