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Comet Q (GL-RMQ1) Overview

Dimension

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Touchscreen

Screen Display Description
booting Starting up

Plug Comet Q's integrated USB‑C cable (attached to the bottom and can be bent out) into the target device, or connect Comet Q to an external power adapter to power it on.

The GL.iNet logo appears, followed by a startup progress bar. Once the progress bar is fully loaded, the device startup is complete.
screen password Set up screen password

Set a 4-digit screen password for your Comet Q to protect your privacy.
setup wifi Set up network

Connect Comet Q to a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi‑Fi network. You can configure now or skip this step to set it up later.
cloud Enable Cloud for remote access

Enable Cloud service for remote access. You can configure now or skip this step to set it up later.
home screen Home screen

The home screen displays the following information.

Top: Wi‑Fi connectivity status, cloud service status and system time.
Middle: Comet Q's IP address (shown only when internet is connected).
Bottom: Keyboard & mouse signal, session status, and video streaming signal.
basic settings Basic settings

On the home screen, swipe left from the right to access basic settings, including Session, Wi-Fi, Cloud, and Display.
system menu System Menu

On the home screen, swipe down from the top to access system menu, including Rotate, Lock Screen and Reboot.
reset Factory Reset

With the KVM powered on, insert a pin into the reset pinhole and hold for 8 seconds to factory reset. Release the pin within 8 seconds to cancel the reset.

Compatibility

Comet Q works with any device whose USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output. This includes but not limited to:

  • iPhones: iPhone 15 and newer (excluding iPhone 16e, 17e and iPhone Air)
  • iPads: All iPad Pro (2018 and newer), iPad Air (4th generation and newer), iPad mini (6th generation and newer), and iPad (10th generation and newer)
  • Android phones (Samsung as example): Samsung Galaxy S8 and newer, Galaxy Note 8 and newer, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip series, and Galaxy Tab S series
  • Laptops & mini PCs: Most models with a USB-C port that supports video output, including MacBooks, Mac mini, and most modern Windows laptops

Package Contents

  • 1 x Comet Q (GL-RMQ1)
  • 1 x User manual
  • 1 x Protective sleeve

Warning

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

Watch the unboxing video below.