How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

When you connect the Rover to your local network that provides Internet connection, you'll be able to download files to the Rover, as well as forward the Internet to your computer when you're connected to the Rover's access point.

The LeoOS uses NetworkManager to manage the Raspberry Pi's internal Wifi. The Wifi interface can connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.

There are 2 easy ways to connect to an access point:

Using text interface

Use the Network Manager Text User Interface via SSH:

📄Connect via SSH

A guide on how to establish a secure shell (SSH) connection to a Leo Rover to gain remote terminal access using the default credentials.

Type in the console:

nmtui

Select Activate a connection and choose your network from list below.

Type in the password when prompted. Press Esc to quit.

Using graphical interface

Use remote desktop to connect to the Rover:

📄Connect via remote desktop

A step-by-step guide on how to access the graphical desktop environment on your Leo Rover using a VNC client like TigerVNC.

Click on the NetworkManager applet icon on the systray and choose your network (you might need to expand the More networks list).

When prompted, type in the password and click Connect.