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Why the best fix for headless server frustration might be a little box named Comet
Struggling with monitors and mice crowding your server rack? This $90 device could be the remote-access solution your home lab or NVR setup has been missing.
The GL.iNet Comet KVM lets you replace keyboard, mouse, and monitor with an Ethernet connection It works well, with good performance, a nice web interface, and specialty options for custom needs At $90, it's fairly pricey, especially when adding to a bunch of PCs, but it does the job. But as we upgrade the outdoor cameras and power-over-Ethernet cabling around our yard, we need fairly constant access to the configuration screens for updating and testing. These include pasting to the remote system, sending some common key combinations, enabling Wake On Lan, and an option to open a terminal into the box.
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