Server Connection: Not Connected

Stormchaser · March 24, 2021, 6:06pm

Hello adamcotterill,

Thank you for explaining the situation! There are two possible ways - setting a manual IP and DNS in the http://rs.local web config, or adding a line to /etc/dhcpcd.conf in the Shake filesystem.

The first doesn’t require logging into the Shake. Navigate to rs.local, make note of the Shake’s IP address, then click on the Settings gear icon (high on the left) to access the configuration menu.

Click on NETWORK, then under ETHERNET SETTINGS, click on “Enable static IP”.

Fill out the Static IP field with the address you copied from the front page.

Fill out the DNS server field with the server of your choice or a generic but reliable DNS service. OpenDNS, which is 208.67.222.222, is a good choice. You can also use Cloudflare DNS service by entering 1.1.1.1 or Google by entering 8.8.8.8.

The second way, a bit more complex, in which you can keep your Shake on a dynamic IP (assigned by your modem/router):

SSH into the Shake (guide here: How to access your Raspberry Shake’s computer via ssh — Instructions on Setting Up Your Raspberry Shake)

Once you’re in, copy and paste these commands (this example is for Cloudflare DNS):
```
sudo echo 'static domain_name_servers=1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1' >> /etc/dhcpcd.conf
sudo service dhcpcd restart
```
Now make sure those changes took hold:
```
nano /etc/resolv.conf
```
The file should look like the following:
```
# Generated by resolvconf
nameserver 1.1.1.1
nameserver 1.0.0.1
```

You should not need to restart, these changes will take effect immediately, but if you want, you can still do it.