From e3394fe61e22fefe3c6f7f5eb830bc077d84ab34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Richard Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:09:44 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add note about using ip address if pifinder.local fails --- docs/source/user_guide.rst | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/source/user_guide.rst b/docs/source/user_guide.rst index 8fc2bfc8..c7d006db 100644 --- a/docs/source/user_guide.rst +++ b/docs/source/user_guide.rst @@ -536,6 +536,12 @@ The PiFinder provides an easy to use web interface which allows you to: To access the web interface for the first time, make sure the PiFinder is in Access Point mode (see :ref:`user_guide:settings menu`). This is the default for new PiFinders to make first time set up easier. Using a phone, tablet or computer, connect to the PiFinder's wireless network called PiFinderAP. It's an open network with no password required. Once connected, open your web browser and visit: ``http://pifinder.local`` + +.. note:: + If you are connected to the PiFinderAP network and can't load the PiFinder web interface using + http://pifinder.local try http://10.10.10.1 as some systems may not support the network features + required to resolve local computer names + .. list-table:: :width: 100%