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-  <h1>PirateBox 1.0 DIY</h1>
+  <h1>PirateBox 1.1 DIY</h1>
-  <p>You can build a <b>PirateBox 1.0</b> for as little as <b>US$35!</b> And with the new Box Installer, you can have your PirateBox up and running in just a few minutes.</p>
+  <p>You can build a <b>PirateBox 1.1</b> for as little as <b>US$35!</b> And with the new Box Installer, you can have your PirateBox up and running in just a few minutes.</p>
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-====== PirateBox 1.0 OpenWrt DIY ======
+====== PirateBox 1.1 OpenWrt DIY ======
 **PirateBox** is an **anonymous offline mobile file-sharing and communications system** built with **free software** and inexpensive **off-the-shelf hardware**. You can use it to transform any space into a free and open offline communications and file sharing network. **[[:faq|Learn more about PirateBox on our FAQ page!]]**
-===== Install PirateBox 1.0 ======
+===== Install PirateBox 1.1 ======
-The following instructions are for installing **PirateBox 1.0** on a new **TP-Link router** (**MR3020** or **MR3040**) or **GliNet router** which is running the factory installed firmware. **Note:** If you have already installed OpenWrt on your router or if you are already running an older version of PirateBox on your router, skip to the **[[openwrt:diy#Upgrade PirateBox]]** section below.
+The following instructions are for installing **PirateBox 1.1** on a new **TP-Link router** (**MR3020** or **MR3040**) or **GliNet router** which is running the factory installed firmware. **Note:** If you have already installed OpenWrt on your router or if you are already running an older version of PirateBox on your router, skip to the **[[openwrt:diy#Upgrade PirateBox]]** section below.
+  * If you have OpenWRT on a device other than the above routers, you can try your luck with the [[openwrt:manual|Manual]] method.
 For support, be sure to check out the **[[:openwrt|PirateBox OpenWrt page]]** and the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc/list.php?8|OpenWrt discussion board]]** on our **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]**.
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 ==== Stuff You'll Need ====
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>1.</b></span></html> **Wireless router (one of the following):**
-  ***TP-Link MR3020** ** [[amazon>B006DEBXD0|(Amazon)]] ** **[[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704127&cm_re=mr3020-_-33-704-127-_-Product|(Newegg)]]** **[[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=mr+3020+OR+3040&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmr+3020&_nkw=mr+3020&_sacat=0|(eBay)]]**
-  ***TP-Link MR3040** **[[amazon>B0088PPFP4|(Amazon)]]** **[[https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704138&cm_re=TP-LINK_MR3040-_-33-704-138-_-Product|(Newegg)]]** **[[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=WR703N&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmr3040&_nkw=mr3040&_sacat=0|(eBay)]]**
+  *<del>**TP-Link MR3020** ** [[amazon>B006DEBXD0|(Amazon)]] ** **[[http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704127&cm_re=mr3020-_-33-704-127-_-Product|(Newegg)]]** **[[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=mr+3020+OR+3040&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmr+3020&_nkw=mr+3020&_sacat=0|(eBay)]]** </del> Newer MR3020 Models aren't possible to be flashed with PirateBox anymore.
-  ***GLiNet Router** **[[amazon>B00JKFE0FW|(Amazon)]] , GliNet Router **with external antenna** **  **[[amazon>B00RP24DW2|(Amazon)]]**
+  *<del>**TP-Link MR3040** **[[amazon>B0088PPFP4|(Amazon)]]** **[[https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704138&cm_re=TP-LINK_MR3040-_-33-704-138-_-Product|(Newegg)]]** **[[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=WR703N&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmr3040&_nkw=mr3040&_sacat=0|(eBay)]]** (Be careful:!: only v1 & v2 models are supported)</del>
+  ***GLiNet Router** **[[amazon>B015CYDVG8|(Amazon)]] , GliNet Router **with external antenna** **  **[[amazon>B01FJ4S9JK|(Amazon)]]**
   ***Other** You can find additional supported hardware on our [[openwrt:hardware|Hardware Recommendations]] page but please note that this hardware is not covered under this HowTo and thus your mileage may vary.
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 **a)** A copy of [[http://stable.openwrt.piratebox.de/auto/install_piratebox.zip|install_piratebox.zip]].
-**b)** A customized copy of OpenWrt (be sure to download the **"*squashfs-factory.bin"** file that corresponds with your specific device) http://stable.openwrt.piratebox.de/auto
+**b)** Our customized copy of OpenWrt (be sure to download the **"*squashfs-factory.bin"** file that corresponds with your specific device): http://stable.openwrt.piratebox.de/auto
-**Important:** Be sure to use one of the OpenWrt images linked above! They are customized to work together with the install.zip. __ If you use a different image-file, you won't be able to use this automatic installation__!
+**Important:** Be sure to use one of the OpenWrt images files linked above! They are customized to work together with the install_piratebox.zip. __ If you use a different image-file, you will not be able to use this automatic installation__!
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>2. Prepare USB Flash Drive</b></span></html>
-**a)** Extract the **install_piratebox.zip** file (double click on it) and drag the "install" folder over to your USB flash drive.
+**a)** Extract the **install_piratebox.zip** file (double click on it) then drag the "install" folder over to your USB flash drive.
-**b)** Now SAFELY REMOVE your USB drive from your computer and plug the USB stick into your OpenWrt router.
+**b)** SAFELY REMOVE your USB drive from your computer, then plug the USB stick into your OpenWrt router.
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>3. Prepare your Router</b></span></html>
-**a)** Set the toggle switch located beside the LAN/WAN port on the router to **3G mode**, if a switch is available.
+**a)** Set the toggle switch located beside the LAN/WAN port on the router to **3G mode**, if a such switch is available.
-**b)** Connect the router via ethernet cable to your computer and power up the router. (Make sure the router is connected to a power supply.)
+**b)** Connect the router via Ethernet cable to your computer then power up the router (Make sure the router is connected to a power supply).
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>4. Install Software</b></span></html>
-**a)** Once the router is running and you're connected to it via ethernet cable, open a web browser and visit the following address:
+**a)** Once the router is running and you are connected to it via Ethernet cable, open a web browser and visit the following address:
   ***MR3020:** http://192.168.0.254
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 **b)** Enter the default username & password (admin & admin). **Note:** For the GLiNet router you will need to select a language, time zone, and password.
-**c)** Navigate to **System Tools > Firmware Upgrade** and select the OpenWRT firmware that you downloaded to your computer during the first step above. **Note:** For the GLiNet router you should navigate to: **Firmware > Upload Firmware**
+**c)** Navigate to **System Tools > Firmware Upgrade** then select the OpenWRT firmware file that you downloaded to your computer during the first step above. **Note:** For the GLiNet router you should navigate to: **Firmware > Upload Firmware**
 **d)** Select **upgrade**. **Note**: For the GLiNet router, you must make sure the flag “keep settings” is not ticked.
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 **e)** After the upgrade completes, the router will restart.
-**Important:** You should wait 15-20 minutes for the installation to complete (for slower USB flash drives, it may take up to 45 minutes -- be patient!). Your device will reboot a couple of times during the installation.
+**Important:** You should __wait__ 15-20 minutes for the installation to complete (for slower USB flash drives, it may take up to 45 minutes - be patient!). Your device will reboot a couple of times during the installation. The device is finished with the installation when the LEDs stay (relatively) steady. If the lights are blinking on a regular frequency, then the installation is still running, after 45 minutes you should check out our [[openwrt:troubleshooting|OpenWrt Troubleshooting]].
-**Notice:** WebUI, you visited for uploading the firmware, will time out in your browser. The reason is, that during the process the IP of the devices changes to 192.168.1.1, while your browser is pointing to something else. PirateBox is not shipped with a default WebUI for administrating, so don't try to access it via 192.168.1.1 during the installation.
+**Note:** The Web Admin page for your router will "time out" during the installation process. This is normal and happens because the IP address for OpenWrt defaults to 192.168.1.1 which differs from the original Web Admin IP address for your router. Please do not try to visit 192.168.1.1 during the installation process as PirateBox is not shipped with a default Web Admin page and visiting this IP could interfere with the installation.
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>5. Next Steps</b></span></html>
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 ===== Upgrade PirateBox =====
-If you're currently running an 1.0.* version of PirateBox on your router, these instructions should get you up and running in a flash (literally!). **Please Note:** The instructions below are specifically for the TP-Link MR3020, TP-Link MR3040, and the GLiNet routers.
+**Please Note:** The instructions below are specifically for the TP-Link MR3020, TP-Link MR3040, and the GLiNet routers.
-**Note:** If you're currently running a PirateBox on your router with version 0.6 and below, you should follow the [[openwrt:upgrade_pre_1.0.0|Update a very old PirateBox-HowTo]].
+The upgrade process is different according the PirateBox version running on your router ([[openwrt:version|to know it]]):
+  * if **version 0.6 and below** is installed: you should follow the [[openwrt:upgrade_pre_1.0.0|Update a very old PirateBox-HowTo]].
+  * if **version 1.0.* ** is installed: you should follow the [[openwrt:upgrade_from_1.0.0|Update from PirateBox 1.0 -HowTo]].
+  * if **version 1.1.* ** is installed: the following instructions should get you up and running in a flash (literally!).
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>1. Download Software</b></span></html>
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 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>2. Install Custom OpenWrt</b></span></html>
-**a)** Drag the **"*squashfs-factory.bin"** file to your USB flash drive (you don't need to extract this file first!).
+**a)** Create a folder on your USB flash drive called ''auto_flash''.
-**b)** Now SAFELY REMOVE your USB drive from your computer and plug the USB stick into your OpenWrt router.
+**b)** Drag the **"*squashfs-factory.bin"** file to this new folder ''auto_flash'' (you don't need to extract this file first!).
-**c)** Connect your router via ethernet cable to your computer and power up the router.
+**c)** Remove the old ''install'' folder.
-**d)** Once the router is running, open a terminal window (for OS X, go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal; for Windows, install and open [[http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/|PuTTY]]) and log in with ssh:
+**d)** Some features are in the frontend. If you want these features, you need to remove the folder called "content" from your USB flash drive. This folder can be found under "PirateBox". You want to backup custom changes before doing that.
-  ssh root@192.168.1.1
+**e)** Copy over the expanded install folder to your USB stick (take care the folders are not duplicate).
-**Note:** If you haven't set up a password yet, use the telnet command instead of ssh:
-  telnet 192.168.1.1
-**e)** Navigate to the /mnt/usb directory:
-  cd /mnt/usb
-**f)** Install the customized version of OpenWrt and PirateBox 1.0 with:
-  sysupgrade -n openwrt<TAB>
-**Note:** Use your "tab" key at the end of "openwrt" to autocomplete the full file name of the firmware.
-**Note:** If sysupgrade refuses the upgrade and **you are sure** it is the correct file, then you can trigger the flash with the following command
-  mtd write -r openwrt<TAB> firmware
-**g)** After the upgrade completes, the router will restart twice. Wait patiently!
-<html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>3. Install PirateBox</b></span></html>
-**a)** Turn off the router and plug the USB flash drive into your computer.
-**b)** Extract the install_piratebox.zip file (double click on it) that you downloaded earlier and drag the “install” folder over to your USB flash drive.
-**c)** Now SAFELY REMOVE your USB drive from your computer and plug the USB stick into your OpenWrt router.
+**f)** Now SAFELY REMOVE your USB drive from your computer and plug the USB stick into your OpenWrt router.
-**d)** Power the router on. This will trigger the installation of the new packages. **Note:** You should wait 15-20 minutes for the installation to complete (depending upon your USB flash drive, it may take up to 45 minutes - be patient!). Your device will reboot a couple of times during the installation.
+**g)**  Put the USB stick to your PirateBox and power the router on. This will trigger the installation of the new packages. **Note:** You should wait 15-20 minutes for the installation to complete (depending upon your USB flash drive, it may take up to 45 minutes - be patient!). Your device will reboot a couple of times during the installation.
 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>4. Next Steps</b></span></html>
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   box_init_setup.sh
-**c)** Create a password for the administrative root access. Choose "Option 1", then enter your password twice. **Notice:** It is not shown while entering it.
+**c)** Create a password for the administrative root access. Choose "Option 1", then enter your password twice. **Notice:** It is not shown while entering it. Write your password somewhere because you will not need it before several months (ie: PirateBox upgrade).
 **Note:** Once you have created a password for your PirateBox, telnet will be disabled. This means that in the future you will need to use the following command to access your PirateBox from the terminal:
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 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>2. Kareha Image and Discussion Board</b></span></html>
-**a)** Activate the Kareha Image and Discussion Board by using the vi text editor (**[[http://www.lagmonster.org/docs/vi.html|vi cheat sheet]]**) to change the admin username and password (ADMIN_PASS and SECRET). Don't forget to remove a leading ''#'' in the both lines, if it exists:
+**a)** To activate your imageboard, run the following command:
+   /opt/piratebox/bin/board-autoconf.sh
-  vi /opt/piratebox/www/board/config.pl
-**b)** Once you have updated the Kareha config.pl file, point your web browser to http://piratebox.lan/board/kareha.pl to activate it.
+**b)** Enter your password, after you are prompted, then you are done.
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 <html><span style="font-size:125%;"><b>4. Next Steps</b></span></html>
-Your PirateBox 1.0 should be ready to use! Be sure to also check out the **[[:openwrt|PirateBox OpenWrt page]]** and the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc/list.php?8|OpenWrt discussion board]]** on our **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** for more info and support.
+Your PirateBox 1.1 should be ready to use! Be sure to also check out the **[[:openwrt|PirateBox OpenWrt page]]** and the **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc/list.php?8|OpenWrt discussion board]]** on our **[[http://forum.piratebox.cc|PirateBox Forum]]** for more info and support.
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