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Connecting to WiFi

Written by Max Gardenswartz, Jordan InsingerUpdated 2026-11-10Indoor Lab

At a glance

For reference only: working Bebops are already on the Indoor Lab LAN. This tutorial sets a Bebop's Wi-Fi network and static IP address.

Everything on this page runs on a Linux computer.

For Reference Only

All working Bebops should already be connected to the Indoor Lab LAN. This tutorial is provided only for reference. Do not follow it unless a Bebop has lost its network settings.

Configure the network and IP on Bebop 2 drones and make changes persistent by adding them to the boot sequence.

Step 1: Clone GitHub Repository and Edit shortpress_3.sh

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/tnaegeli/multiple_bebops.git

cd multiple_bebops

Edit shortpress_3.sh to Set SSID, Password, and Static IP

  • Open shortpress_3.sh in a text editor.
  • Modify the following variables. The Indoor Lab Wi-Fi name (SSID) is NCRLab (the 5 GHz network is NCRLab_5GHz). For the password, see Contacts.
SSID: 'NCRLab'
PW: 'Unknown'
IP: 192.168.1.1XX
  • The IP must be in the correct range—refer to IP Reservations.
  • After configuring, add the new IP to the reservations list.

Step 2: Connect to the Bebop Using Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

Install adb (If Not Installed)

sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb

Connect adb to the Bebop

  • Connect the Bebop to your computer via USB.
  • Power on the Bebop and wait for the LED to remain solid.
  • Press the power button four times until you hear the beeping sound.
  • Then run:
adb connect 192.168.43.1:9050
  • A successful message should read:
    connected to 192.168.43.1:9050

Step 3: Run Script and Add to Boot

Run the File Copy Script

./copy_files.sh

Open a Shell on the Bebop

adb shell

Edit the Boot File Using vim

vi /etc/init.d/rcS

To write to file, using vim type I to enter insert mode. To save and exit vim press escape to exit insert mode, then :wq to write to file and exit.

Add This Line to the End of the rcS File Just Above the exit 0 Line.

./bin/onoffbutton/shortpress_3.sh

Run ifconfig

Run the following code in the shell 

ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.1XX netmask 255.255.255.0 up
where 1XX is your desired IP.

Exit the adb Shell

You're in a shell within a shell. Type 

exit
to get back to bash.

Disconnect and Reboot the Bebop

adb disconnect

Unplug the USB and restart the drone.

Assign Static IP to Bebop

Now,the Bebop will show up on the TP-Link portal. Once the Bebop connects, log into the router and assign the IP reservation for the desired address under Advanced -> DHCP Server. Don't forget to add the IP to the Google Sheet! (see IP Reservations)

Notes

  • Ensure all Bebop IPs are unique and in the reserved range.
  • If adb isn't working, confirm the drone is powered on and connected via USB.
  • If you encounter file system permission issues, remount the filesystem as writable:

adb shell mount -o remount,rw /
ADB tends to not actually disconnect from devices even after running adb disconnect. You can force a disconnect using: adb kill-server.