To install Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB) use download.iiab.io for the very latest — or try a fast-installing Raspberry Pi image !

An IIAB can be built using an old laptop or PC, but more commonly is built using a "$35" Raspberry Pi computer:

• Raspberry Pi Beginner's Guide (4th Edition, 2020, 248 pages, 34 MB)
• Raspberry Pi User Guide (4th Edition, 2016, 315 pages, 29 MB)

Check out our Technical Contributors Guide to get moving quickly!

Read about IIAB Architecture for a high-level system view.

See IIAB Platforms for more OS and hardware choices, as well as the partitioning scheme.

IIAB Networking summarizes common network setups/topologies, TCP/UDP ports, the firewall (iptables) and DNS.

After installing IIAB, use its Admin Console (http://box.lan/admin) to install additional server apps, download content and arrange a friendly home page (http://box.lan) for your entire community — as outlined in IIAB Menuing.

Most IIAB implementers will also then want to install IIAB Maps, as suitable for their region or continent.

Finally, see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ.IIAB.IO) to get up-to-date on the very latest techniques, towards building your very own powerful digital library!

If you have Internet-in-a-Box videos or ideas for new ones, do get in touch !

Internet-in-a-Box is a global community project that emerged from One Laptop Per Child, and greatly welcomes contributors from all corners of the planet.

• Release Notes 8.2 - DRAFT
• Release Notes 8.1 - December 31, 2023
• Release Notes 8.0 - December 31, 2022
• Release Notes 7.2 - December 31, 2021
• Release Notes 7.1 - June 6, 2020
• Release Notes 7.0 - September 30, 2019
• Release Notes 6.7 - February 21, 2019
• Release Notes 6.6 - September 12, 2018
• Release Notes 6.5 - May 24, 2018
• Release Notes 6.4 - October 5, 2017
• Release Notes 6.3 - July 13, 2017
• Release Notes 6.2 - April 19, 2017
• Release Notes 6.1 - September 22, 2016
• Release Notes 6.0 - March 27, 2016