How to make Wireless AP accessible (local server) without internet connection? Using `hostapd` and `dhcpd`, I was able to turn my raspberry Pi into a hotspot/router. It works fine, but I want to know how to make it accessible (via wifi) when it's disconnected from the internet. I have a webserver serving local apps. I want to wireless access locally running apps being served that don't require internet connection. If I try to connect to the router from any computer or smartphone while it's offline, I'll get the "No Internet Connection" and it won't resolve.

Using the `create_ap` tool features you can create an AP without Internet connection to share your files:

Install `create_ap`:


git clone
cd create_ap
make install


> AP without Internet sharing:


create_ap -n wlan0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase


You can transfert your file from the remote server through `ssh` using an android app.

The server should be connected to a wifi **AP without Internet connexion** ( router ....)

The Android device should be connected to the AP ( created through the `create_ap` command)

On your rpi install and configure the ssh server


apt install openssh-server


Open the `sshd_config`


nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config


Add / verify the following


AllowUsers Your_username_here
PermitRootLogin no
Port 22


Restart the service:


systemctl restart sshd


Install an android application e,g: JuiceSSH - SSH Client.... to access your server.