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Does not autoconnect to open wifi on boot #957

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opened 2026-02-20 14:09:02 -05:00 by deekerman · 4 comments
deekerman commented 2026-02-20 14:09:02 -05:00
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Originally created by @reukiodo on GitHub (Oct 18, 2024).

Originally assigned to: @mdevaev on GitHub.

Describe the bug
following https://docs.pikvm.org/on_boot_config/#setting-up-wi-fi I added WIFI_ESSID='mynet' to \boot\pikvm.txt but it never connected to wifi
following https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/issues/185#issuecomment-779330909 to disable usb, logged into the console and used iw dev wlan0 connect home to connect to wifi without issue

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior, like:

  1. add WIFI_ESSID='mynet' to \boot\pikvm.txt
  2. wait 1hr, no connection
  3. disable usb by commenting dwc2 line in /boot/config.txt
  4. log into console and validate wifi connection

Expected behavior
It should automatically configure wifi to always connect to open WiFi network.

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Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS: Arch?
  • Browser n/a
  • Version Linux version 6.6.45-7-rpi (alarm@fb49127d3e4f) (distcc 3.4 armv7l-unknown-linux-gnueabihf, GNU ld (GNU Binutils) 2.42.0) #1 SMP Mon Sep 2 09:16:27 UTC 2024
  • VNC client n/a

PiKVM info:

  • Raspberry Pi board version RPi0 2
  • PiKVM platform v2-hdmi
  • Video capture type n/a
  • KVMD version: 4.10-1
  • uStreamer version: 6.14-1
  • Linux kernel: Linux pikvm 6.6.45-7-rpi #1 SMP Mon Sep 2 09:16:27 UTC 2024 armv7l GNU/Linux

Additional context
Haven't even gotten to connecting capture card or anything like that, WiFi needs to connect more reliably first.

Originally created by @reukiodo on GitHub (Oct 18, 2024). Originally assigned to: @mdevaev on GitHub. **Describe the bug** following https://docs.pikvm.org/on_boot_config/#setting-up-wi-fi I added `WIFI_ESSID='mynet'` to `\boot\pikvm.txt` but it never connected to wifi following https://github.com/pikvm/pikvm/issues/185#issuecomment-779330909 to disable usb, logged into the console and used `iw dev wlan0 connect home` to connect to wifi without issue **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior, like: 1. add `WIFI_ESSID='mynet'` to `\boot\pikvm.txt` 2. wait 1hr, no connection 3. disable usb by commenting `dwc2` line in `/boot/config.txt` 4. log into console and validate wifi connection **Expected behavior** It should automatically configure wifi to always connect to open WiFi network. **Screenshots** If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. **Desktop (please complete the following information):** - OS: Arch? - Browser n/a - Version Linux version 6.6.45-7-rpi (alarm@fb49127d3e4f) (distcc 3.4 armv7l-unknown-linux-gnueabihf, GNU ld (GNU Binutils) 2.42.0) #1 SMP Mon Sep 2 09:16:27 UTC 2024 - VNC client n/a **PiKVM info:** - Raspberry Pi board version RPi0 2 - PiKVM platform v2-hdmi - Video capture type n/a - KVMD version: 4.10-1 - uStreamer version: 6.14-1 - Linux kernel: Linux pikvm 6.6.45-7-rpi #1 SMP Mon Sep 2 09:16:27 UTC 2024 armv7l GNU/Linux **Additional context** Haven't even gotten to connecting capture card or anything like that, WiFi needs to connect more reliably first.
deekerman 2026-02-20 14:09:02 -05:00
deekerman commented 2026-02-20 14:09:04 -05:00
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@reukiodo commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2024):

After a LOT of digging, I finally found https://ricostacruz.com/til/arch-linux-wifi-using-netctl which had the answers to set up netctl to automatically connect to wifi on each boot. Good workaround.

Still a bug as it should work as according to documentation though.

@reukiodo commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2024): After a LOT of digging, I finally found https://ricostacruz.com/til/arch-linux-wifi-using-netctl which had the answers to set up netctl to automatically connect to wifi on each boot. Good workaround. Still a bug as it should work as according to documentation though.
deekerman commented 2026-02-20 14:09:04 -05:00
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@mdevaev commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2024):

Fixed. It will be available in the next release.

@mdevaev commented on GitHub (Nov 20, 2024): Fixed. It will be available in the next release.
deekerman commented 2026-02-20 14:09:04 -05:00
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@reukiodo commented on GitHub (Nov 21, 2024):

Thanks!

Is there any easier way to determine the release that will include this than from comparing the date of the latest file in https://files.pikvm.org/images/ ?

@reukiodo commented on GitHub (Nov 21, 2024): Thanks! Is there any easier way to determine the release that will include this than from comparing the date of the latest file in https://files.pikvm.org/images/ ?
deekerman commented 2026-02-20 14:09:04 -05:00
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@mdevaev commented on GitHub (Nov 22, 2024):

No, sorry.

@mdevaev commented on GitHub (Nov 22, 2024): No, sorry.
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