# xPrep — Full Site Content --- ## Page: Home (https://xprep.co/) ### What is xPrep? xPrep is software that turns a Raspberry Pi into a self-contained offline WiFi hotspot. Power it on, connect any phone, tablet, or laptop to the xPrep network, open a browser — everything is there. No internet required. No cloud subscriptions. No monthly fees. The knowledge lives on the device, completely under your control. Take it camping. Bring it to a remote job site. Pack it for international travel. Share it with your community during an emergency. xPrep works wherever you are. ### Our Story xPrep didn't appear out of thin air. We drew massive inspiration from Internet in a Box (https://internet-in-a-box.org), a project that proved offline knowledge infrastructure was not just possible, but essential for communities worldwide. When Project Nomad (https://www.projectnomad.us) launched, it gave us the final push we needed. Watching that community rally around offline-first computing motivated us to build our own version, purpose-built for the Raspberry Pi, small enough to pack, and simple enough for anyone. xPrep is our contribution to this movement, built with deep appreciation for all who came before us. ### How It Works 1. **Power it on** — Plug in your xPrep device. It boots automatically and broadcasts its own WiFi network named "xPrep". 2. **Connect to xPrep WiFi** — Join the xPrep network from any phone, tablet, or laptop. No app installs, no account setup required. 3. **Open your browser** — Navigate to 55.55.55.55 and the captive portal brings you straight to the xPrep dashboard. ### Features — 12 Tools, All Offline **Files** — Access, manage, and share saved files and documents stored on your xPrep device. **External Storage** — Browse and access files from a connected USB drive directly through your browser. **Videos** — Watch locally stored video files in any browser. No app, no streaming, no buffering. **Library (Kiwix)** — Offline Wikipedia, medical references, survival guides, and encyclopedic knowledge at your fingertips. **Learn (Kolibri)** — Offline courses and educational content for all ages, from Khan Academy to vocational training. **eBooks (Calibre)** — Browse and read your entire offline eBook collection from any device on the network. **Maps** — Browse detailed regional maps powered by OpenStreetMap. Navigate without cell service or data. **Tools** — Offline calculators and reference tools designed for emergency and field use. **Prayer** — Offline prayer times, Qibla direction, and Hijri calendar. Works anywhere in the world. **Games** — Pong, Snake, Tetris, 2048, and more. Offline entertainment for the whole family. **ExpatPrepper** — An offline copy of expatprepper.org: practical guides for expats, travelers, and anyone navigating life abroad. Syncs automatically when internet is available. **Bloom Library** — Free illustrated books for children in 100+ languages. Offline access to thousands of stories for young readers. ### Who It's For **The Prepper** — When infrastructure fails, xPrep keeps working. Medical references, survival guides, and offline maps all accessible when the grid goes down. **The Expat** — Living abroad means unreliable connectivity and expensive data. Plug in xPrep and your whole household has what it needs, anywhere. **The Traveler** — Pack xPrep and turn any hotel room, campsite, or boat into a connected base camp with maps, books, and guides ready to go. **The Remote Family** — Living off-grid or in a rural area with no reliable internet? xPrep gives the whole family access to education, books, and entertainment. **The Field Worker** — Engineers, surveyors, aid workers, and field teams in remote areas need reliable reference tools. xPrep works where there is no signal. **The Educator** — Bring Kolibri, Wikipedia, and digital libraries to classrooms with no internet connection. One device serves an entire room of students. **The First Responder** — Disaster zones and crisis situations often lose connectivity first. xPrep keeps medical guides, maps, and communication tools accessible when it matters most. **The Researcher** — Field researchers in remote locations can carry an entire reference library, offline Wikipedia, and downloaded datasets wherever the work takes them. **The Community Hub** — Villages, mosques, churches, and community centres can share one xPrep device over WiFi, giving everyone access to knowledge and local content. ### Pricing **Free Install** — The software is open source. Download from GitHub and install on any Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5 yourself. Free forever. **Ready-to-Use Device — Starting at $89** — Pre-loaded xPrep on your choice of Raspberry Pi. Plug in and it works. No setup, no Linux knowledge required. Ships with everything configured. ### Comparison: xPrep vs Internet in a Box vs Project Nomad | Feature | Internet in a Box | Project Nomad | xPrep | |---|---|---|---| | Runs on Raspberry Pi | Yes | No (requires full PC) | Yes — Pi 4 & Pi 5 | | WiFi Hotspot / Captive Portal | Yes | No | Yes — Built-in | | Offline Maps | Yes (via IIAB) | Yes (OpenStreetMap) | Yes (PMTiles / OSM) | | Offline Library / Wikipedia | Yes (Kiwix) | Yes (Kiwix) | Yes (Kiwix) | | Education Platform | Yes (Kolibri) | Yes (Kolibri) | Yes (Kolibri) | | eBook Reader | No | No | Yes (Calibre) | | Prayer Times & Qibla | No | No | Yes — Built-in | | Video Player | No | No | Yes — Built-in | | USB External Storage | No | No | Yes — Built-in | | Games | No | No | Yes — Built-in | | AI / LLM | No | Yes (GPU-accelerated) | On roadmap | | Kids Books Library | No | No | Yes (Bloom Library) | | Ready-to-use device | No (DIY only) | No (DIY only) | Yes — Ships pre-loaded | | Free / Open Source | Yes | Yes (Apache 2.0) | Yes — Free software | ### Frequently Asked Questions **What hardware does xPrep run on?** xPrep is designed for Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5. A Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB RAM is the minimum recommended configuration. **Do I need internet to use xPrep?** No. Once set up, xPrep works completely offline. All content is stored locally on the device's SD card or attached storage. **How do devices connect to xPrep?** xPrep broadcasts its own WiFi network named "xPrep". Any phone, tablet, laptop, or WiFi-enabled device can connect without needing an internet connection or any app. **Is xPrep really free?** Yes. The software is open source and free to download and install from GitHub. You can buy a pre-loaded ready-to-use device starting at $89 if you want to skip the setup. **What is the range of the xPrep WiFi hotspot?** Standard Raspberry Pi WiFi range, typically 30–50 meters indoors. A USB WiFi adapter can extend this range significantly. **Can multiple people use xPrep at the same time?** Yes. xPrep serves content over WiFi to multiple simultaneous users. Typical setups support 10–20 devices comfortably. **What maps does xPrep include?** xPrep includes offline OpenStreetMap data for your chosen region, served via PMTiles. You can download additional regional map packs. **Is xPrep open source?** Yes. xPrep is free and open source software. The code is available on GitHub at https://github.com/alik2labs/xprep. --- ## About xPrep is a project by ExpatPrepper (https://expatprepper.org), a resource for expats and travelers running since 2020. Developed by Ali Khawaja (https://alikhawaja.com). Built by K2 Labs (https://k2labs.io). More apps at https://k2labs.app.