How to Install OpenWISP on MXLinux Latest

OpenWISP is an open-source network management system that helps in configuring and managing your network. In this tutorial, we will install OpenWISP on the latest version of MXLinux.

Prerequisites

• MXLinux Latest installed.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing OpenWISP, it is recommended to update your operating system packages to the latest version for security patches and bug fixes. Enter the following command to update your system:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

OpenWISP requires some additional packages to be installed on your system. Enter the following command to install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt install python3-pip python3-venv git

Step 3: Clone OpenWISP Repositories

Open a terminal and clone the OpenWISP repositories by entering the following command:

git clone https://github.com/openwisp/openwisp-config.git

This will clone the OpenWISP repositories to your working directory.

Step 4: Create a Virtual Environment

Create a virtual environment for OpenWISP by entering the following commands:

cd openwisp-config
sudo pip3 install virtualenv
virtualenv env
source env/bin/activate

Step 5: Install OpenWISP

With the virtual environment activated, install OpenWISP by entering the following command:

pip install git+https://github.com/openwisp/openwisp-controller.git openwisp-utils

Step 6: Configure the OpenWISP Controller

Now you need to configure the OpenWISP by editing the openwisp-controller configuration file. Type the following command to open the configuration file in the nano text editor:

nano openwisp_controller.cfg

Edit the file as per your network requirements.

Step 7: Run OpenWISP

Finally, run the OpenWISP by typing the following command in the terminal:

python manage.py runserver

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install and configure OpenWISP on the latest version of MXLinux. You can now use OpenWISP to manage and configure your network.

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