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Enhances the Tailscale setup documentation by adding a dedicated section on "Initial Device Access Options" that clearly outlines different methods for accessing devices during setup.

Problem

The original documentation briefly mentioned SSH over the same WiFi network but didn't prominently discuss alternative access methods for initial device setup or troubleshooting scenarios. Users needed clearer guidance on when and how to use direct SSH access versus physical keyboard/mouse connections.

Solution

Added a new "Initial Device Access Options" subsection under General Setup Instructions that provides three clear alternatives:

  1. Direct SSH (Same Network): Documents how to SSH directly to a device using its local IP address when both devices are on the same network, including a practical example with command syntax
  2. Physical Access: Explains connecting keyboard and mouse directly to the device, with specific use cases like when SSH isn't enabled yet or when troubleshooting network issues
  3. Headless Setup: Provides guidance for devices without displays, including SSH over network and SD card credential setup

Benefits

  • Makes device access options more discoverable and prominent in the setup flow
  • Provides practical examples and clear use cases for each access method
  • Improves user experience by helping users choose the most appropriate access method for their situation
  • Maintains backward compatibility while enhancing the existing documentation structure

The changes are minimal and surgical, adding 18 lines of content without modifying any existing documentation or breaking the established flow.

Fixes issue requesting mention of SSH and keyboard/mouse connection options in the Tailscale setup documentation.

Original prompt

This section details on the original issue you should resolve

<issue_title>Issue on page /tailscale-setup.html</issue_title>
<issue_description>Consider mentioning somewhere (could be this page, or a related page) about the option to either SSH directly into the Pi, assuming one is on the same network, or connect a keyboard and mouse</issue_description>

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Fixes #462

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- Added "Initial Device Access Options" section with 3 clear alternatives
- Documents direct SSH over same network with example
- Documents physical keyboard/mouse access with use cases
- Documents headless setup considerations
- Addresses issue about mentioning SSH and keyboard/mouse options

Co-authored-by: sgbaird <[email protected]>
@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Issue on page /tailscale-setup.html Add initial device access options to Tailscale setup documentation Sep 25, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from sgbaird September 25, 2025 19:51
Copilot finished work on behalf of sgbaird September 25, 2025 19:51
Updated SSH command examples and clarified headless setup instructions.
@sgbaird sgbaird marked this pull request as ready for review September 29, 2025 19:13
@Copilot Copilot AI review requested due to automatic review settings September 29, 2025 19:13
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Pull Request Overview

This PR enhances the Tailscale setup documentation by adding a dedicated section that clearly outlines different methods for accessing devices during initial setup, addressing user feedback about the need for more prominent guidance on device access options.

Key Changes

  • Added a new "Initial Device Access Options" subsection with three clear alternatives for device access
  • Expanded the brief SSH mention into comprehensive guidance including direct SSH, physical access, and headless setup options
  • Provided practical examples and specific use cases for each access method

@sgbaird sgbaird merged commit 078ca93 into main Sep 29, 2025
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# Tailscale Setup

[P1] Commit message describes doc changes but diff is empty

This commit claims to add an “Initial Device Access Options” section and to close issue #462, but the patch contains no file modifications at all. As a result, the referenced documentation changes are not actually introduced anywhere in the repository and the linked issue remains unresolved. Please ensure the intended edits to docs/tailscale-setup.md (or other relevant docs) are included in the commit so reviewers can verify the fix.

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