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Update first_steps.md (#694) 

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??? example "Optional setting up Wi-Fi"
!!! warning
There is nothing more reliable than wired Ethernet, so it's better to use the cable. But who are we to stop you... :)
!!! warning "Please read the following caveats"
1. There is nothing more reliable than wired Ethernet, so it's better to use the **cable**. But who are we to stop you... :)
2. Adding FIRSTBOOT=1 or FIRSTBOOT-1 will erase the msd partition, if used afterwords as a means of switching wifi networks, do not include this option. Instead, use different supplicant files for each wifi SSID, mv files to the supplicant dir as needed and reboot.
3. `pikvm.txt` will be removed once its been used. You will need to recreate it again if you did not provide the correct info
If you want to connect PiKVM to Wi-Fi network, you need to tell the device ESSID and password before first boot.
To do this, mount the first partition of the memory card (FAT32) and edit the `pikvm.txt` file there.
Do not remove line `FIRSTBOOT=1` or `FIRST_BOOT-1`, just add your wifi settings like this:
If you want to connect PiKVM to a Wi-Fi network, you need to tell the device ESSID and password before first boot.
To do this, mount the first partition of the memory card (FAT32) and edit or make the `pikvm.txt` file there.
Do not remove line `FIRSTBOOT=1` or `FIRST_BOOT-1` for first time booting, just add your wifi settings like this:
```
FIRSTBOOT=1
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WIFI_PASSWD="p@s$$w0rd"
```
!!! warning
FIRSTBOOT will erase the msd partition, if used afterwords as a means of switching wifi networks, do not include this option. Instead, use different supplicant files for each wifi SSID, mv files to the supplicant dir as needed and reboot.
There is a possibility that, in countries that support CH13, the device will not connect.
You will need to configure your router to disable channels 12-14 or disable Auto scan mode so it will connect.
Save, unmount and follow the next step.
!!! warning
`pikvm.txt` will be removed once its been used. You will need to recreate it again if you did not provide the correct info
**Power up the device.**
!!! warning "Do not turn off the device until it's fully booted for the first time"