How to Install OpenWISP on Void Linux

OpenWISP is a powerful network management system that enables network administrators to monitor, configure, and deploy network equipment remotely. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of downloading, installing, and configuring OpenWISP on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

To install OpenWISP on Void Linux, you must have the following prerequisites:

  • Void Linux operating system installed on your machine
  • Root access to your machine
  • A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

To install OpenWISP, you need several dependencies. Here, we will install these dependencies using the xbps-install command:

sudo xbps-install -Su
sudo xbps-install -y git python3-pip python3-devel openssl-devel libffi-devel gcc

Step 2: Clone OpenWISP Repository

You can download OpenWISP by cloning its repository from GitHub using the command below:

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

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment

It is always better to run OpenWISP on a virtual environment, so let's create one using venv:

python3 -m venv openwisp-venv

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment

Move into the OpenWISP repository and activate the previously created virtual environment using:

cd openwisp-controller
source ../openwisp-venv/bin/activate

Step 5: Install OpenWISP

After activating the virtual environment, install OpenWISP using the setup.py file:

python3 setup.py install

Step 6: Configure OpenWISP

To configure OpenWISP, create a configuration file using:

python3 manage.py initconfig

You will be prompted to answer certain questions to configure OpenWISP.

Step 7: Migrate the Database

After configuring OpenWISP, migrate its database by executing the following command:

python3 manage.py migrate

Step 8: Create an Admin Account

Finally, create an admin account for OpenWISP by executing:

python3 manage.py createsuperuser

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenWISP on Void Linux. You can now start using the web interface at http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/ and start configuring your network.