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Raspberry Pi Post Setup Guide

1. Initial Setup

1.1 Booting Up

  1. Connect the HDMI cable to your monitor.
  2. Plug in the keyboard and mouse.
  3. Power on the Raspberry Pi by connecting the power supply.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

2. Network Configuration

2.1 Wired Connection

  • Connect the Ethernet cable from your router to the Raspberry Pi.
  • Verify the connection by checking the network settings.

2.2 Wi-Fi Connection

  1. Open the terminal and run: 
    sudo nmtui
    Go to Activate a Connection option, select your Wi-Fi and enter the passowrd.

3. Software Installation

3.1 Install nala

Install nala to get better readability from the terminal

sudo apt install nala -y

3.2 Updating the System

Run the following commands to ensure your system is up-to-date:

sudo nala update && sudo nala upgrade -y

3.3 Installing Essential Software

  • btop 
    sudo nala install btop
  • SSH Server 
    sudo nala install openssh-server -y
  • Additional Tools 
    sudo apt install vim git curl -y

4. Security Measures

4.1 Change Default Password

Use the passwd command to change the default password.

4.2 Configure Firewall

Install and configure ufw (Uncomplicated Firewall):

sudo apt install ufw -y
sudo ufw enable

4.3 Disable Unused Services

Check for and disable any unnecessary services using:

sudo systemctl disable <service-name>