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Would it be possible to find my device on the network even without IP scanner tools?

Yes, have a look here

How do I configure the network under Bullseye? How is this different from previous versions such as Stretch?

  • Since the release of the Bullseye image, there is - as described in the release notes - the tool "nmtui" for the graphical setup of the network configuration.

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For more details about how to configure the static IP with nmtui see here. This is an example of how you can step by step configure a static IP for a Revolution Pi.

How to configure

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a Wi-Fi Network?

Here's a step-by-step guide for setting up WLAN, i.e. on the RevPi Connect 4 module

Option 1: Using the Terminal (nmtui):

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These steps should help you connect your RevPi Connect 4 to your Wi-Fi network.

Would it be possible to deactivate Wi-Fi communication permanently?

  • Yes, take a look here

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I am having difficulty establishing the Wi-Fi connection with the internal antenna, what am I doing wrong?

Switch to an external antenna by buying one. For example, take a look here:

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Don’t forget to switch configuration as follows

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sudo revpi-config enable external-antenna
sudo reboot

Would it be possible to use RS485 as a serial console?

  • Yes

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Which Wi-Fi adapters are compatible with the 64-bit versions of the OS?

We have successfully tested those combinations

Image

Stick

RevPi Bullseye 64-bit (09/2023) (ID: 7482)

  • LogiLink 802.11n WL0084B

  • Edimax EW-7811Un

RevPi Bookworm (with Kernel 6.6)

  • tp-link WN823N V3 (needs additional package firmware-realtek)

  • tp-link archer T3U (needs additional package firmware-realtek)

  • asus usb-n10 B1 (needs additional package firmware-realtek)

  • asus usb-n13 C1 (needs additional package firmware-realtek)

  • edup ESP-1689GS (needs additional package firmware-realtek)

I am unable to connect the Wi-Fi of the RevPi Connect 4 to a 2.4Ghz band. Only 5Ghz. What can I do?

  • Please check if the problem still occurs, if the external antenna is activated. Even without an antenna connected, the short pigtail can bring improvements.

  • You can enable the antenna as following:

    Code Block
    # Enable external antenna
    sudo revpi-config enable external-antenna
    
    # Reboot device
    sudo reboot
    
    # Try again to connect ...
  • Original discussion

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I have problems as soon as I activate both Ethernet and WLAN, and they are on the same networks, what can I do?

This may be a routing problem. Take a look at this part of Dirk's video tutorial where it is explained: