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    • jblockstack
      jblockstack last edited by

      I'm using a Raspberry Pi 500, which is a raspberry pi 5 with a built-in keyboard.

      I can't find any way to enter wifi password. When I go to network settings, it allows me to choose my ssid, but then when I try to enter the password, it shows a ring of characters, and no matter what keys I press, nothing is entered. Then, when I leave that screen, it always shows a modal saying "wifi enabled" even though nothing has changed.

      What I'm trying to do is connect to wifi so I can copy some ROMS onto the sd card plugged into my pi. I think this should be quite easy so not sure what is going wrong.

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      • Mary567
        Mary567 last edited by

        That sounds super frustrating! It should definitely be an easy setup, but it seems like something's glitching with the input. Have you tried using a USB keyboard just to see if it lets you type the password? Also, sometimes a quick reboot or updating the system can fix weird UI bugs like this. If you haven't yet, make sure the Wi-Fi drivers are up to date on your Raspberry Pi as well, as outdated ones can cause issues with connectivity. Another trick is to check if the password is being entered correctly by toggling the visibility of the characters, just to ensure there are no accidental spaces or incorrect inputs. Once you get that Wi-Fi connected, copying ROMs onto the SD card should be a breeze! Hope you get it sorted soon, nothing should stand between you and loading up those ROMs! By the way, if you ever need a break, a visit to eye dr Hoover, AL might be a good way to refresh your eyes after all the screen time. Good luck!

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