# NOOB Setup questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps & Creations\ **Created:** [May 30, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135 "2013-05-30T20:16:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vidaddct](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e99b99/32.png) [@vidaddct](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vidaddct)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/1 "2013-05-30T20:16:51Z")
Hello!   I have successfully installed rasplex on the SD card.   Keyboard- Is there no way to finish the config without an actual wired keyboard? After having used and tossed many over the years its not like I have any more just lying around!   Remotes- I don't understand how or which device or which app to use. iphone, ipad, Remote Pi, RasPiConnect, via plex.app, plexmediaserver.app, plex for ios   Streaming- via wifi? via ethernet?   SSH- connection refused, but I can ping it     Thank you       ---
**Author:** ![a\_wein](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/a_wein/32/2521_2.png) [@a\_wein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/a_wein)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/2 "2013-05-31T19:42:09Z")
Just try to use a remote app (Plex or XBMC) ---
**Author:** ![Ravendarque](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ravendarque/32/6578_2.png) [@Ravendarque](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ravendarque)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/3 "2013-06-01T09:49:16Z")
I use a mini wireless keyboard for RasPlex. It works like a remote, but with the benefit of a keyboard and doesn't require any config either. There are plenty available, but the one I bought (and would thoroughly recommend) is this one (link to Amazon UK, price there is £19.99): [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Touchpad-Multimedia-XBOX360-Android/dp/B009TF0HSM/ref=sr\_1\_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1370080003&sr=8-6&keywords=justop+mini+wireless+keyboard](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Touchpad-Multimedia-XBOX360-Android/dp/B009TF0HSM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1370080003&sr=8-6&keywords=justop+mini+wireless+keyboard) SSH - There are various combinations of user+pwd around the forums. The one that works for me is root+rasplex. ---
**Author:** ![vidaddct](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e99b99/32.png) [@vidaddct](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vidaddct)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/4 "2013-06-01T21:46:53Z")
Thank you for answering. - PLEX IOS app does not see the Pi. FAIL! - SSH "connection refused" with ssh root@theipaddress - netstat ``` rasplex.home       b8:27:eb:d:6a:62   UHLWIi          0    65582     en1   1195 ``` - Traceroute has started… ``` traceroute to 192.168.1.8 (192.168.1.8), 64 hops max, 72 byte packets  1  rasplex (192.168.1.8)  3.400 ms  1.455 ms  1.371 ms ``` - Port Scan has started… ``` Port Scanning host: 192.168.1.8      Open TCP Port:     3005           geniuslm      Open TCP Port:     36666      Open TCP Port:     36667 Port Scan has completed… ``` - services ``` 3005 deslogin encryted symmetric telnet/login ``` - Router says: PC Name: ``` rasplex   Connection Type: actiontec_sm_eth.gif Ethernet IP Address: 192.168.1.8 Status: Active ``` Do I need to add port forwarding for this device? The only entry I have is for PMS (on my Mac) tcp/udp to 32400 Also I don't understand if the config is to be done via wifi or ethernet.  My router doesn't see it with the wifi dongle connected. No idea what to do other than get a keyboard. What about writing the config directly to the SD card or is that crazy? This might be fun [http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xl3l8s\_hack-your-macbook-keyboard-to-usb-fix-your-dead-mac\_tech#.Uapqruvud-N](http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xl3l8s_hack-your-macbook-keyboard-to-usb-fix-your-dead-mac_tech#.Uapqruvud-N)  hahaaha ---
**Author:** ![bstascavage](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/bstascavage/32/6026_2.png) [@bstascavage](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bstascavage)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/5 "2013-06-02T00:34:46Z")
For ssh, it seems to be bugged where you have to toggle ssh enabled off then on in the options to be able to ssh into it. ---
**Author:** ![a\_wein](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/a_wein/32/2521_2.png) [@a\_wein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/a_wein)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/6 "2013-06-02T15:54:57Z")
Try the XBMC iOS App ---
**Author:** ![vidaddct](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/e99b99/32.png) [@vidaddct](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vidaddct)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/7 "2013-06-12T15:23:35Z")
which one? There are about 12 thanks ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/noob-setup-questions/35135/8 "2019-12-20T23:25:54Z")
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