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I bought a raspberry pi zero v1.3 to create a PiHole (following the LTT guide), but I can't find it on my network. I'm using the ethernet hub and usb hub from Adafruit. The Pi Zero is showing a solid green light.

I first tried Raspbian Buster Lite 2020-02-13, but that wasn't working, so I switched to Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit).

I put the ssh file in the boot drive. After the first couple failures, I checked the drive on my PC, and the ssh file was gone.

But the PiZero isn't showing on my "attached devices" list in my network admin page. I've attempted to ping "raspberrypi.local" in PowerShell and Command Prompt, but the result is "could not find". I tried connecting to the same name on Putty, got told "Host does not exist".

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong here.

For reference, I am using Windows 10, and my router is Netgear C7000v2.

Thank you!

EDIT: I should, probably, mention that I am using a self-crimped cat 6 cable, but the tester gave it a pass.

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  • How have you connected your self-crimped cat 6 cable to a device that has no ethernet jack?
    – Jaromanda X
    Commented Jul 8 at 4:36
  • Please clarify your specific problem or provide additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it's hard to tell exactly what you're asking.
    – Community Bot
    Commented Jul 8 at 7:16
  • @JaromandaX - I tested it on a Southwire 550, and got all green lights. If that's not what you mean by "no ethernet jack", then probably not. Community - I'm not sure what you mean, but I cannot find the raspberry pi zero on my network. It doesn't show up on my router's admin page at all, and I cannot ping it (I get a "could not find" response). I have attempted reflashing the OS, the ssh file copies into the boot correctly (I think).
    – King Gingy
    Commented Jul 8 at 13:52
  • I should clarify something: I have only been attempting a headless install and am trying to go straight from copying the ssh file into boot to trying to ssh into the pi zero.
    – King Gingy
    Commented Jul 8 at 14:10
  • you say you have a cat 6 cable. How is it connected to the raspberry pi?
    – Jaromanda X
    Commented Jul 8 at 22:29

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Too long for a comment, therefore abusing an answer.

When the network does not work, there are a number of steps.

  1. is the device (Pi) actually connected on the physical layer. You say you connected it via an UTP cable. Do the lights on the switch light-up when you connect the cable?
  2. You probably use some USB network device. Does that device work when you plug it in your normal computer?
  3. Does your USB-network device have a led that indicates traffic?

A next step would be to seen if the network adapter is recognized by the Pi. For that, you need to look at the logs in /var/log. If you can log in, that is the easiest way. Otherwise, you'll need to get the SD-card and mount it on a Linux system, or some utility for Windows. As far as I know, for Windows, it is all paid software, but some have a 10-day trial period.

How the device comes in the log I do not know. Probably as a USB-device. The log may also give some errors or remarks about DHCP.

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  • Yes, the lights on the router light, specifically orange. I don't think I can plug the ethernet adaptor into my computer, as it uses a micro-usb plug. I also don't have a male usb-a to male usb-a cord, so if it can be plugged in, I don't have the means to do so. The network adaptor does have lights. It shows green near the network port when plugged in, and red near the unused usb ports.
    – King Gingy
    Commented Jul 8 at 16:58
  • what's the point of the male usb-a to male usb-a cord
    – Jaromanda X
    Commented Jul 8 at 22:28
  • @JaromandaX Ljm Dullart was asking if the USB network adaptor worked on my normal computer. It's a combo ethernet/usb-a hub, plugs into rasp-pi with a micro-usb. The male usb-a to male usb-a is the only way I can think of testing it on my normal PC.
    – King Gingy
    Commented Jul 9 at 1:49
  • @KingGingy - huh? so the USB network adapter is a female usb-a?
    – Jaromanda X
    Commented Jul 9 at 1:52
  • @JaromandaX It has 3 female USB-A ports and an Ethernet port.
    – King Gingy
    Commented Jul 9 at 3:35

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