From 5b822bb6f721393c1b7a158a4f525f90fdd4258e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maxim Devaev Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023 00:20:19 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] v4 ant --- docs/v4.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/v4.md b/docs/v4.md index 73a81695..6dfa2ade 100644 --- a/docs/v4.md +++ b/docs/v4.md @@ -80,6 +80,20 @@ There is a pair of DIP switches on the V4 right side. It is not recommended to c The default state is **OFF** (up). +## Wi-Fi antenna + +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](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/compute-module-4-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](https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/cm4/cm4-antenna-kit-product-brief.pdf). + +Next, to activate the antenna, add line `dtparam=ant2` to the `/boot/config.txt` file on PiKVM. + + ## Internal USB on V4 Plus The V4 Plus has an internal USB port that can be used at your discretion.