From 35a9fe183615b6b49363a585bea69cf61f9fe1d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aleksandr Prokudin Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 13:43:11 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Re-add quick wifi antenna how-to (#1523) * Re-add quick wifi antenna how-to * Embed a video about the antenna --- docs/v4.md | 17 ++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/v4.md b/docs/v4.md index 7c588de3..437c274d 100644 --- a/docs/v4.md +++ b/docs/v4.md @@ -245,7 +245,22 @@ To do that: 2. **Configure hardware**: - - Install and set up [Wi-Fi antenna](wifi.md). + - Install and set up Wi-Fi antenna: + + ??? note "Quick WiFi antenna how-to" + + The PiKVM V4 has a robust metal case that protects your device from physical damage and electromagnetic interference. This also means that an external antenna must be used for Wi-Fi. We recommend the official Antenna Kit for Raspberry Pi. + + To install the antenna, fix it in the round hole in the back side of the PiKVM, and connect the wire to the connector on the Compute Module 4, as described in the instructions. + + Next, to activate the antenna, add line `dtparam=ant2` to the `/boot/config.txt` file on PiKVM. + + Here is a video: + + ![type:video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/WyHBWEbtxB4) + + Follow [this guide](wifi.md) to configure Wi-Fi in PiKVM OS. + - Install and set up [LTE/5G modem](modem.md) (**only for PiKVM V4 Plus**). - Set up internal USB port for USB 3.0 (**only for PiKVM V4 Plus**):