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Update Community_FAQ.md (#385) 

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Added clarification to the static IP section

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Little re-wording in the POE section
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@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ As an appliance, users are not expected to interact with the host operating syst
<br/><br/>[Back to the Top](https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/blob/master/pages/Community_FAQ.md#Index)
### Can I power the Pi via POE?
- Yes! But you will still need to ensure you isolate the 5v connection between the Raspberry Pi and host PC to prevent backpower issues that can cause instability or damage to either the host PC or the Pi. Power/Data cable + usb power blocker would work. Please see Variant #1 in the main getting started page.
- Yes! But you will still need to ensure you isolate the 5v connection between the Raspberry Pi and host PC to prevent backpower issues that can cause instability or damage to either the host PC or the Pi. Power/Data cable + usb power blocker would work. Please see Variant #1 in the main getting started page for details.
<br/><br/>[Back to the Top](https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/blob/master/pages/Community_FAQ.md#Index)
### Do I need a power splitter? Why do I need one?
@ -144,6 +144,17 @@ Yes! And it's easy to do! Using a SSH session or the web terminal:
- For wireless adapter, config file is /etc/netctl/wlan0-<wifiname>
- See pikvm/wifi_config.md at master · pikvm/pikvm · GitHub for details on how to get basic wireless config with DHCP going. Afterwards, you’ll need to edit the /etc/netctl/wlan0-<wifiname> file changing the IP=dhcp line with the following lines updated to reflect your network:
```
For /etc/systemd/network/eth0.network
[Match]
Name=eth0
[Network]
Address=192.168.X.XXX/24
Gateway=192.168.X.X
DNS=192.168.X.X
DNS=192.168.X.X
For /etc/netctl/wlan0-<wifiname>
IP=static
Address=('192.168.X.XXX/24')
Gateway=('192.168.X.X')