Comet 5G (GL-RM10RC) Quick Setup

Watch this video or follow the steps below to set up your Comet 5G.

Connect Devices

For clarity, Device A refers to the controlling device, and Device B the controlled device.

1. Insert a SIM card into your Comet 5G, and power it on.

   

2. Connect Comet 5G's HDMI IN port to the Device B's HDMI port. Use another HDMI cable to connect Comet 5G's HDMI OUT port to an external monitor if necessary.

   

3. Connect Comet 5G's Type-C port to the Device B's Type-C interface using a USB-C cable.

   

   Warning

   Comet 5G's USB‑C data port is intended solely for keyboard and mouse signal transmission. Do not connect it to any Thunderbolt host via a USB‑C to USB‑C cable. Thunderbolt ports support bidirectional power delivery, and reverse current injection may permanently damage the KVM hardware.

4. Connect 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.

     

5. Device connection is complete. Now you can access the Comet 5G's console via nearby control, local access, or remote access.

Nearby Control

Nearby Control is perfect for quick setup and management when you are close to the Comet 5G.

On the touchscreen, simply switch the Wi-Fi network mode to AP Mode, and it will generate a unique Wi-Fi SSID, with network details displayed on the screen.

Connect a device to this Wi-Fi SSID, then you can access the Comet 5G's console via the default IP address (192.168.8.1) from a web browser.

Local Access

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

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

Domain

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

2. 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 for the first time.

3. You can then access Comet 5G's console locally and gain access to the controlled device.

   

IP address

1. Find Comet 5G's IP address on the touchscreen. In this example, the Comet 5G's IP address is 192.168.8.197.

2. Launch a 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 for the first time.

3. You can then access the Comet 5G's console locally and gain access to the controlled device.

   

Remote Access

There are multiple ways to access Comet 5G remotely: via Cloud service, GLKVM App, Tailscale, ZeroTier, and NetBird.

Cloud service

1. Bind your device to KVM Cloud. This needs to be done on 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 details.

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

   

   You will be redirected 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.

   

2. 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.

   

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

   

GLKVM App

1. Install the GLKVM App on your controlling device.

2. Log in with your GL.iNet account.

   

   If you don't have one, sign up first and log in.

   

3. Bind your device.

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

   

   You can bind your device in three ways: Auto Discover, S/N Code, and Dynamic Binding Code.

   Auto Discover

   This needs to be done on the local network. Ensure your controlling device is on the same LAN as Comet 5G.

   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

   This needs to be done on the local network. Ensure your controlling device is on the same LAN as Comet 5G.

   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.

      

4. 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 through Tailscale virtual network.

On the console, navigate to Apps Center -> Tailscale, enable it and bind your Comet 5G to your Tailscale account.

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

See here for details.

ZeroTier

Comet 5G integrates with ZeroTier, allowing you to remotely access it through ZeroTier virtual network.

On the console, navigate to Apps Center -> ZeroTier and enable it.

Next, join both Comet 5G and your controlling device to the same ZeroTier network (using a 16-character alphanumeric Network ID), then you can remotely access your Comet 5G by entering its ZeroTier IP in a web browser on the controlling device, without installing GLKVM app.

See here for details.

NetBird

Comet 5G integrates with NetBird, allowing you to remotely access it through NetBird virtual network.

On the console, navigate to Apps Center -> NetBird, enable it and bind your Comet 5G to your NetBird account.

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

See here for details.