Wi-Fi and Ethernet setup
CommCommand can help you connect a new Pi-Star hotspot to your home network. You do not need to configure the hotspot's home Wi-Fi in advance.
New hotspot: temporary Wi-Fi access point
- Power on the hotspot with its prepared Pi-Star SD card and wait for it to boot.
- Open CommCommand's first-time setup wizard and choose the Wi-Fi access-point connection method.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Windows computer to the hotspot's temporary wireless network.
- When prompted, provide the hotspot's SSH credentials so CommCommand can configure it.
- Choose your home Wi-Fi network and enter its password in CommCommand.
- Save the configuration and allow CommCommand to manage the network handover and reconnection.
- Confirm the hotspot is reachable on its new network before continuing with callsign and DMR setup.
New hotspot: Ethernet
- Connect the hotspot's Ethernet port to your router or network and power it on.
- Use CommCommand's first-time setup / discovery to find the hotspot.
- Sign in with the hotspot's SSH credentials and configure Wi-Fi if you want to use it wirelessly.
- Save, verify the wireless connection, then disconnect Ethernet only after the hotspot is reachable on Wi-Fi.
Already configured?
Use CommCommand's normal discovery and connection flow to find an existing hotspot on your network. First-time onboarding is not required.
Windows permission: Local Wi-Fi scanning may require Windows Location services permission. If nearby networks do not appear, check Settings → Privacy & security → Location. The exact controls may vary by Windows version.
If the connection is interrupted, give the hotspot time to reconnect and use Troubleshooting rather than repeatedly saving settings.