Troubleshooting • Re: Setting up a static IP on bookworm

Alright,

I directly manipulted the /etc/shadow... what a mess, I'm logged in.

I would be still thankful if anybody knows which files to manipulate to set a static IP.
Once again, no commands or tuis allowed, I have only access to my filesystem via SDcard.

It was pretty easy to do that some years ago.

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These might help:
Bookworm, Point to Point Ethernet (inc g_ether)
Bookworm vs Bullseye - A Guide
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As for the lack of a default user, that was removed several years ago. IIRC it was due to a change in EU regulations. There are three common ways to set this up:

• userconf
• the first boot wizzard but that needs an attached keyboard and monitor
• As part of the process of writing the OS to your boot media via Raspberry Pi Imager.

I generally use the third one.

For network troubleshooting I find the most useful device is a USB to 3.3v TTL UART. One tweak to config.txt* and you can log in over that.

*: not on the Pi5. It has a separate debug UART that is always enabled.

Statistics: Posted by thagrol — Sun May 04, 2025 4:21 pm

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