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Comment by rahimnathwani

5 days ago

Is there anywhere I can buy a NanoKVM-USB? The page you linked has a 'preorder' page linked, but I'm not sure how long I'd have to wait and whether it's an actual product that people have successfully used.

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mwpmaybe  5 days ago

I see them on Amazon, sold by WayPonDEV. I've bought several NanoKVM brand devices from them and haven't had any problems (yet).

galaxy_gas  5 days ago

GLI Comet is much better from my experience.

  • rahimnathwani  5 days ago

    Can GLI Comet allow my laptop to control a device without needing a network connection?

    That seems to be what NanoKVM-USB does. But GLI Comet seems to be KVM-over-IP?

    • galaxy_gas  5 days ago

      I use Comet in remote field by plug the ethernet it expects to the laptop. Both will set up the link local IP and accessible in browser without internet

    • all2  5 days ago

      You might be able to use something like usbipd to forward the USB port from your target machine?

  • mwpmaybe  5 days ago

    Different use-cases. The Sipeed product comparable to the GL-RM1 is the NanoKVM Cube. Comparable to the GL-RM10 is the NanoKVM Pro (Desk).

    (Of course you could use the Cube on a crash cart, too. Just like you can use the butt of a screwdriver to hammer a nail.)