Comet 5G (GL-RM10RC) Quick Setup Guide¶

Connect the Devices¶

For clarity, the controlling device is referred to as Device A, and the controlled device as Device B.

connect devices

Insert a SIM card into your Comet 5G, and power it on.
Use an HDMI cable to connect the Comet 5G's HDMI IN port to the HDMI port of Device B. Use another HDMI cable to connect the Comet 5G's HDMI OUT port to the monitor if Device B is a desktop computer.
Connect the Comet 5G's Type-C port to the Type-C interface of Device B using a USB-C cable.
Connect the Comet 5G to a network source.
- 5G: With SIM card inserted, the 5G connection will be automatically established upon system startup. The connection priority is Ethernet > Wi-Fi > 5G.
- Wi-Fi: Swipe left on the touchscreen, and connect Comet 5G to an existing Wi-Fi network (2.4G and 5G supported).
- Ethernet: Connect the Comet 5G's Ethernet port to a network source.
Device connection is complete.

Now you can access Comet 5G's control panel locally or remotely.

Local Access to Comet 5G¶

There are two methods to access Comet 5G in the local network: via domain name or IP address.

Domain¶

First, ensure your controlling device is on the same LAN as your Comet 5G.

Launch a browser on the controlling device. Chrome or Edge is recommended for better compatibility.

Enter glkvm.local in the address bar. You will be directed to the GLKVM login page. Enter the admin password.

Note: You will need to set up your admin password when accessing your KVM for the first time.

local access via domain

You will be able to access Comet 5G's control panel locally, thus access the controlled device connected to it.

local access via domain

IP address¶

Find Comet 5G's IP address on the touchscreen, enter this IP address in the browser, and you will be able to access it locally, thus access the controlled device.

For example, if the Comet 5G's IP address is 192.168.8.197.

Open a new tab in the browser and enter this IP in the address bar. You will be directed to the GLKVM login page. Enter the admin password.

Note: You will need to set up your admin password when accessing your KVM for the first time.

local access via ip

You will be able to access the Comet 5G's control panel locally, thus access the controlled device connected to it.

local access via ip

Remote Access to Comet 5G¶

There are three ways to access Comet 5G remotely: via Cloud service, GLKVM App, or Tailscale.

Cloud service¶

Bind your device to KVM Cloud.

Note: Device binding needs to be done within the local network.

There are two ways to bind your KVM to the Cloud: Regular Binding or Dynamic Code Binding. Here we take Regular Binding as an example. If you prefer Dynamic Code Binding, click here for detailed instructions.

First, locally access your Comet 5G, and navigate to Cloud Service in the upper right corner. Click Bind To Cloud.

You will be re-directed to a login page. Log in with your glinet cloud account.

Second, confirm your device info, and click Bind.

Wait a second and your Comet 5G will be bound to your account successfully. Click Done.
Remote access via Cloud service.

Open a browser (take Google Chrome as an example), and enter glkvm.com in the address bar. You will see a login page. Use your glinet account to log in.

After login, you will see the devices bound to your account. Click on the device you want to remotely access.

It will redirect to a new webpage with the domain glkvm.xyz, glkvm.site, or glkvm.top. These domains are secure and provided by GL.iNet.

Enter the admin password and log in.

Then you will be able to access your Comet 5G and the controlled device remotely via Cloud, without installing the app.

GLKVM App¶

Install the GLKVM App on your controlling device.
Log in with your GL.iNet account.

If you don't have a GL.iNet account, sign up for one and then log in.
Bind your device.

After login, the page will display as follows. Click Add Device.

There are three ways to bind your device: Auto Discover, S/N Code, and Dynamic Binding Code.
- Auto Discover
  
  This needs to be done within the local network. Please ensure that your KVM and the controlling device are on the same LAN.
  
  Click Auto Discover. It will start searching automatically.
  
  Locate your KVM and enter its Device ID to bind it to your account.
- S/N Code
  
  This applies to the scenario where your KVM is not detected, or is not on the same LAN, but you have its serial number (S/N).
  
  Click S/N Code. In the pop-up window, customize the device name and enter the S/N, which is printed on the label bottom of your KVM device.
- Dynamic Binding Code
  
  Please upgrade your KVM firmware to version 1.7 before using this feature.
  
  This needs to be done within the local network. Please ensure that your KVM and the controlling device are on the same LAN.
  1. Log in to your KVM locally using domain or IP address. Click here for details.
  2. Navigate to Cloud Service in the upper-right corner, and click Bind With Code.
  3. It will generate an 8-digit dynamic code randomly for device binding, valid for 60 seconds. Click the code to copy it.
  4. Back to the GLKVM app, enter the dynamic binding code and click Bind.
Remote access via GLKVM App.

Once your KVM device is bound to your account, it will show "Online" in the app.

Click your KVM device. It will open a new window and start connecting.

Once connected, enter the admin password to log in to your device.

You will then access your KVM device, through which you can access the controlled device.

Tailscale¶

Comet 5G integrates with Tailscale, allowing you to remotely access it via Tailscale virtual network.

In the control panel, navigate to Apps Center -> Tailscale, bind your Comet 5G to your Tailscale account.

Next, bind your controlling device to the same account. Then you will be able to remotely access your Comet 5G by typing its Tailscale virtual IP into a web browser on the controlling device, without installing GLKVM app.

Click here for detailed instructions.