We can obtain information, such as temperature and humidity at a particular location, through the Internet. In daily lives, we use the Internet to surf via a browser. In this section, we will try to connect Raspberry Pi to either a wired or wireless network.
There are many benefits that we can obtain while connecting Raspberry Pi to a network. We can retrieve sensor data or just control actuator devices on Raspberry Pi.
By default, Raspberry Pi, such as Raspberry Pi 2 model B and Raspberry Pi 1 model B+, has installed Ethernet, so we can connect it to a network via a UTP cable. If a UTP cable is connected to the Internet network, Raspberry Pi will be able to access the Internet network.
Connect your Raspberry Pi to the network through a UTP cable. In your network, make sure that there is a DHCP server because Raspberry Pi, by default, is configured as a DHCP client. This means Raspberry Pi will acquire an IP address:
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