Create an OpenThread Network

At this point the only remaining step is to create a thread Network

There are two ways of creating it, either through the OpenThread GUI interface or via ot-ctl

Creating Network using the Web User interface

Use a webbrowser from a device on the same ethernet network as your Raspberry pi

  1. Browse for the ip address of your raspberry pi : http://192.168.1.18

  2. Go to the ‘Form' section of the web page

    create_network_form

  3. Click Form

    A message should pop up to let you know about the operation success

    create_network_form_success

  4. Check your OpenThread network status by going to the Status section of the web ui

    create_network_status

These steps are well covered in the official Border Router Guide

Creating Network using ot-ctl

Run the following command to enter ot-ctl prompt :

sudo ot-ctl
>

Then factoryreset. This one will need a double enter press to apply and bring back prompt

> factoryreset

>

Finally type the remaining ones :

> prefix add fd11:22::/64 paros
Done
> thread stop
Done
> ifconfig down
Done
> ifconfig up
Done
> thread start
Done
> state
leader
Done
> exit

The fact that you have a leader proves your network is up

You can also check the status of your network on the web ui

IMPORTANT NOTE: These commands won't retain your network configuration

To have a non volatile network configuration follow this Manual Setup Guide or use the Web GUI