diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index bbb04815..67f3f8b1 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -416,6 +416,10 @@ As a first step, we recommend carefully reading our documentation on [GitHub](ht Make sure the OpenH264 Plugin both exists and is enabled (known issue on Debian GNU/Linux). Press `Ctrl+Shift+A` to open the Add-ons Manager, then press `Plugins`. You should see *OpenH264 Video Codec provided by Cisco Systems, Inc.*. Make sure it is enabled by pressing the "more options" button (3 horizontal dots), then pressing `Always Activate`. +??? question "Apple TB/USB-C HDMI video doesn't work" + A possible solution can be found [here](https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/issues/1011). + + ## USB problems (keyboard, mouse, mass storage, etc) ??? question "My computer does not recognize USB of PiKVM V2+ at all" @@ -530,6 +534,66 @@ As a first step, we recommend carefully reading our documentation on [GitHub](ht * If your device is unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network that you have set up, check the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi channel used by your Wi-Fi access point. If channels 12 to 14 are used (some countries have banned these channels) try to use a channel between 1 and 11. +??? question "How do I connect to multiple Wifi networks?" + There are 2 ways to do this + + Recommended: + + You can stack wifi networks in `/etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant-wlan0.conf` + + Example: + + ```yaml + update_config=1 + + network={ + ssid="SSID1" + psk=abcdef0123456789 + } + + network={ + ssid="SSID2" + psk=abcdef0123456789 + } + + network={ + ssid="SSID3" + psk=abcdef0123456789 + } + ``` + + Create your PSK using this command: `wpa_passphrase 'MyNetwork' 'P@assw0rd' >> /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant-wlan0.conf` + + The second way is to use NetworkManager which is an alternitive but not recommended + + ```yaml + # rw + # su - + # pacman -S networkmanager + # nmcli device wifi list + # nmcli device wifi connect SSID1 password PASSWORD # Is needed to make the initial wifi connection + # nmcli device wifi connect SSID2 password PASSWORD # Is needed to make the seconadry wifi connection + # nmcli connection up SSID1/SSID2 # You can switch from 1 wifi network to another + # nmcli connection show # This shows a list of the correct connections / green shows connected state, white shows disconnected state + # nmcli connection modify SSID1 connection.autoconnect-priority 1 # This will make the first SSID the main one if you are in range of both + # nmcli connection modify SSID2 connection.autoconnect-priority 2 # If this is disconnected, it will switch to the first and visa versa + ``` + + Here are some additional commands and caveats + + ```yaml + nmcli device wifi list + ``` + + ??? note "if you type nmcli and get the following error" + "nmcli (1.44.0) and NetworkManager (Unknown) versions don't match. Restarting NetworkManager is advised. Error: NetworkManager is not running." + + ```yaml + # systemctl list-unit-files --all #look for networkmanager, if its disabled, enable it and start the service + # systemctl enable NetworkManager.service + # systemctl start NetworkManager.service + ```` + ??? question "LEDs/Switches do not work in ATX control" Double check your wiring as per [the documentation](/README.md#setting-up-the-v2). Make sure you placed the relays (G3VM-61A1) in the correct orientation. The relays for switches (Power, Reset) have a different orientation than the ones for LEDs.