freebsd_wifi_setup.sh

Overview

freebsd_wifi_setup.sh is a shell script designed to set up and configure Wi-Fi on FreeBSD-based systems, specifically for the RealTek RTL8188CE Wi-Fi PCI device. The script collects system information, configures necessary files, and tests network connectivity.

Features

• Collects and saves system information
• Sets up the Wi-Fi interface
• Configures /boot/loader.conf, /etc/rc.conf, and /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf
• Tests network connectivity
• Provides detailed logging and error handling
• Creates backups of original configuration files
• Supports rollback in case of failure

Prerequisites

Ensure the following commands are available on your system:

• pciconf
• usbconfig
• kldstat
• ifconfig
• service
• ping

You must run the script with root privileges.

Installation

1. Download the script to your desired directory.

2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x freebsd_wifi_setup.sh