LokiAP interfaces witht Lokinet daemon to facilitate connections to the Lokinet global privacy network. LokiAP provides a simple, responsive web interface to control wifi, hostapd, Lokinet daemon and related services necessary to access Lokinet on the Raspberry Pi or Orange Pi.
"Loki is a privacy network which will allow users to transact and communicate privately over the internet, providing a suite of tools to help maintain the maximum amount of anonymity possible while browsing, transacting and communication online. Using the decentralised nature of blockchain technology, Loki creates new private and secure methods of interacting with the internet, as well as building privacy-centric applications, such as messaging services, forums, online marketplaces, and social media platforms."
Start with a clean install of [Armbian](https://www.armbian.com/) or [Raspberry Pi OS](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspberry-pi-os/) (currently Buster and Stretch are verified as working). Lite versions are recommended as all additional dependencies are added by the installer. If using Raspberry Pi OS you will need to elevate to root with ```sudo su``` before running the LokiAP installer script. This additional step is not required when using Armbian.
For Orange Pi R1 use Armbian Buster found here: https://www.armbian.com/orange-pi-r1/. Recommend using "minimal" which is available for direct download at the bottom of the page or much faster download by .torrent also linked there.
Specific code has been incorporated to take advantage of the OrangePi R1's second ethernet interface. The AP will provide access via ethernet in addition to wifi when using this board.
Although it will function the OrangePi Zero has a well documented issue with the XR819 wifi chip used on this board. It will drop connections occasionally as a result of unresolved firmware issues. The board is supported but I would recommend using the R1 over the Zero given it has two ethernet adapters and is equipped with a Realtek wifi chip which is stable.
For Raspberry Pi OS you will need to remove the SD card from the computer, reinsert it, open the boot directory up and create a new textfile file named `ssh` with no .txt file extension i.e. just `ssh` in order to remotely connect. This step is not required for Armbian.
5. If you have an older Raspberry Pi without an onboard WiFi chipset, the [**Edimax Wireless 802.11b/g/n nano USB adapter**](https://www.edimax.com/edimax/merchandise/merchandise_detail/data/edimax/global/wireless_adapters_n150/ew-7811un) is an excellent option – it's small, cheap and has good driver support.
The installer will complete the installation steps for you. You will be occasionally prompted to answer `y` or `n`. Answering yes to all prompts will in almost all cases be the answer you want so if in doubt respond with `y` that you want the default set up and the AP will work.
Exit nodes provide privacy on the internet through onion routing connections via the global network of Lokinet relay nodes and dedicated exit nodes. In order to connect to an exit node you will require the exit address from the exit node provider. These can be found through various social media linked at https://loki.network/. From the GUI this information can be entered and activated.
LokiAP is free software but powered by your support. If you find it beneficial or wish to contribute to inspire ongoing development small donations are greatly appreciated.
