Install Docker Desktop on Windows
This is a step-by-step guide on installing Docker Desktop for windows. If you are using linux, please refer to the linux guide.
1. Enable WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
To enabel WSL 2, open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:
Important
It is recommended to restart your computer after intalling WSL.
After rebooting, you will be asked to setup the Ubuntu account. Just enter your desired username and password. Then confirm your password.
2. Download docker installer
Open your browser and head to docker download page. Then click the button to download the Docker Desktop installer.
3. Install Docker Desktop
Next, find the downloaded installer and double click to start the installation process.
4. Configuration
Once the installer opens up, make sure to check:
Use WSL 2 instead of Hyper-V (recommended)
Then click OK button to start the installation process.
5. Wait for the installation to complete
6. Update to new version
Important
It's important to update the Docker Desktop since we encountered a bug in the current version as of writing this article.
7. Restart Docker Desktop
After updating, restart Docker Desktop.
NOTE: This will only restart the Docker Desktop application, not your PC.
8. Download the Flare Hotspot SDK
After installing Docker Desktop, you can now proceed to download the Flare Hotspot SDK.