Step 2: WiFi Configuration (Optional - 5 minutes)

While Ethernet is recommended for initial setup, you can configure WiFi during the OS imaging process:

During OS Imaging (Recommended)

• Configure WiFi credentials in the Raspberry Pi Imager's "Advanced Options"
• This allows WiFi as a backup if Ethernet fails
• Useful for portable setups or locations without available Ethernet ports

After Initial Setup (Alternative)

• Connect via Ethernet first, then configure WiFi through SSH
• Edit /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf manually
• More complex but provides flexibility for network changes

Note: For this tutorial, we'll primarily use Ethernet for reliability, with WiFi as optional backup.

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