Can you setup a raspberry pi for the first time with just a laptop?

Question

I am just wondering.

packetgeek · Accepted Answer

I set my Pi's up without keyboard/monitor/mouse. After writing the image to the SD card, and before I eject it, I edit /etc/network/interfaces to that it uses a static IP (makes it easy to find).

Also, on first boot, I wait about two minutes and then power cycle the Pi. This is because there's a config script that runs during the first boot. I then connect to the Pi via SSH and run "raspi-config". Everything works normally after that.

I realize that there's probably a script to edit to avoid the first boot issue but I've not had the time to research it and I haven't had any issues with my method (so far).

- Tim

royleith · Answer

Yes you can. Any laptop and any operating system. Method 2: Get a card preloaded with NOOBs and just plug Raspi in and turn on. Is there something more behind your question?

gadget.iom · Answer

From reading the NOOBS setup page ( http://www.raspberrypi.org/help/noobs-setup/ ) it seems you will also need a keyboard, monitor, etc.