From 4bc383aa7b9be99853cd87d80feb13d670ddadd9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arch1mede Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:32:29 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update faq.md Added verbiage for clarity Added steps to recover PiKVM --- docs/faq.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 4ac8b113..f9dba50a 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ As a first step, we recommend carefully reading our documentation on [GitHub](ht ??? question "Can I assign a static IP to a PiKVM" + + Yes, we highly suggest using this [document](https://docs.pikvm.org/on_boot_config/#other-available-options) first for those that are not Linux savvy. + + [ONLY FOR ADVANCED LINUX USERS] Edit file `/etc/systemd/network/eth0.network` for Ethernet or `wlan0.network` for Wi-Fi and edit the `[Network]` section: ```ini @@ -35,9 +39,21 @@ As a first step, we recommend carefully reading our documentation on [GitHub](ht DNS=192.168.x.x ``` + ??? warning "Do not forget the /24(CIDR), otherwise it will not work and your PiKVM will become unreachable) If you're using Wi-Fi but you don't have `/etc/systemd/network/wlan0.network` file, then first you will need to [`migrate the Wi-Fi settings from `netctl` to `systemd-networkd`](wifi.md). +??? question "How do I recover my PiKVM, it cannot be reached now" + 1. Take the USB-C end cable you have for your target and move to the PiKVM IOIO port + 2. Take the USB-A end cable and put thos on the HOST(The controlling PC) + 3. Turn on or reboot your PiKVM, you should now see a COMx port on your HOST PC + 4. Connect using something like Putty, use 115200 as your baud rate + 5. Edit the file using nano or whatever text editor you are comfortable with, save the file + 6. Reboot your PiKVM, check for functionality + 7. If still unreachable, edit the same file to fix it + 8. ONLY Disconnect the IOIO port once you have fully recovered your PiKVM and place this back onto the Target system + + ??? question "Can I use PiKVM for gaming?" No, because: