Setup Download the Raspian distribution I used the one dated 2015-02-16, kernel version 3.18. Prepare the distribution $ sudo apt-get update $ sudo apt-get upgrade Fixup the network interface I have an Edimax EW-7811Un which uses the Realtek 8192cu driver. This is configured for a client side connection, and the power saving mode disconnects it from the network after a period of inactivity. I want this to be a server side component so I disabled the power saving mode. Create a file "/etc/modprobe.d/8192cu.conf" ......