RaspberryPi Zero | USB and SSH Setup | Ethernet over USB | Windows/Mac

[@emilypetras8276]

I struggled with this for hours!! Thank you so much for the guide on updating the driver! It totally fixed my problems. Also, in case it helps anyone, I couldn't download the drivers directly in the window that pops up when you click "Download". So I just right clicked the hyperlink in that pop up window, copied the path, and pasted it in a new tab. Instantly started downloading.

[@CKincaid]

I watched 3 or 4 tutorials before I found this one. None of them had me add the ssh file. I followed this tutorial WITH the ssh file and it's working. Thank you so very much.

[@vovxb]

Did you use bookworm or the bullseye version of rpios?

[@CKincaid]

@@vovxb Sorry, I do not know what version I used. Whatever the main one is.

[@DocLois2010]

Am glad I was not the only one who had trouble with the Windows RNDIS driver...There is remarkable little documentation on this (surprisingly common) issue.

[@JamesVincex]

Bonjour allows you to edit your hosts file on windows making the raspberrypi.local route to the ip address of the Pi. The same effect can be done by right click on the windows button and then device manager, find the device and install the drivers. Alternatively you could find your hosts file (C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts) and edit it to say that raspberrypi.local is to be redirected to your Pi's ip. This will only do it for that IP however and when you unplug the device and plug it in again, DCHP will dynamically allocate it a new IP address and you'll have to edit the file again. This is why it's advisable to just install the drivers for the Pi.

[@MrPolarized]

Great tutorial, was struggling with getting a pizero w on the network, found this tutorial and after a minor faff with a useless usb cable finally can connect, props to you sir !

[@Raptor_1564]

Thank you, it finaly works thanks to the Driver solution.

[@Another_Unsolicited_Opinion]

Thank you so much!! This has been such a challenge for me! You're amazing!

[@muratece4967]

I've been trying to troubleshoot my ssh errors until I find this video, very useful. Thanks for solution.

[@chizpaotoole2366]

I have been strugling with this for weeks now, thanks for the well explained video! Kudos

[@MatsK007]

Bonjour is a mDNS (Multicast DNS client) for windows, the same as Avahi is on Linux.

[@flokibyarian6832]

Thank you it really helped with my Pwnagotchi🙏

[@71ruinsigil]

Bro it was the driver shit all along, you're amazing bro

[@luisengineering]

You just saved my day, i love you, thank you for this tutorial. It finally works

[@tetraquark2402]

Thanks also been struggling with this as well as I try to get back into electronics and micro-controllers. The com port drive update did not work as Windows always said best drive already installed but after more searching what worked for me was following the part about Windows Update as an 'optional update' in the link Windows 10 RNDIS driver problems - Raspberry Pi Forums.

[@emanueledegani6123]

Cool! But what if there are not optional updates available?

[@hacktheboxkid]

this bro is amazing he saved me thanks bro 😭

[@Cine_Spirit]

Hey All, Thank you for your feedback regarding the drivers I will find new versions and provide you with an updated link.

[@Ashkimbo]

check my comment for currently working link

[@Milk-mi9zv]

When are you gonna provide a new one

[@Cine_Spirit]

@@Milk-mi9zv www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=USB%20RNDIS%20Gadget

[@TooSlowTube]

@@Cine_Spirit Thanks, but there's a page full of different options there now. Which one is it?

[@JohnDOe-gs5mf]

What do you do when it doesn't let you update the drivers?

[@ShuddhDesiBoy]

you need to open cab file and copy paste the containing files in new folder, then give the folder path

[@kingsukmajumdar2335]

sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade sudo rpi update

[@qdy1596]

The driver with name "" Acer Incorporated. - Other hardware - Acer Netchip RNDIS/Ethernet Gadget" worked for me.

[@bajinobo]

thanks!!!

[@obi_nation2175]

thank you this worked for me

[@АндрейКан-я9э]

From Russia, with love :)

[@charleslongfellow5318]

In Windows 10, can download the drivers, but still getting the "this is the best driver for this" - any idea on a fix for that?

[@upcom1ng116]

After you download rndis driver, it comes in cab file, you need to go in grab file and extract into the folder.

[@der_jonusi9120]

Can u help me pls i can't download rndis from this link! :-/

[@bassamyaacoub3557]

In network connections it shows me Network cable unplugged on the pi

[@gameruledy1545]

is not woking it says that the best drive for your divice is already instaled what do i do?

[@BonW]

I have 2 questions: 1. Is the rndis folder supposed to be only VST_RNDIS.cat and VST_RNDIS.inf? 2. On the USB Serial Device properties, the options 'Update Driver', 'Roll Back Driver', 'Disable Device', 'Uninstall Device' are all grayed out. How do I fix that? Edit: Issue in question 2 was fixed, but now there's a new issue: It doesn't update the driver and says "The best drivers are automatically installed" Edit 2: I forgot about this comment, but everything has been fixed.

[@forestpeoplemushrooms5267]

I am having this same problem too. I have not been able to fix it.

[@BonW]

@@forestpeoplemushrooms5267 Try out this (it worked for me) Go to Windows Update Settings, there might be an optional update available named RNDIS

[@forestpeoplemushrooms5267]

@@BonW thanks 😊 !!!!! Much appreciated.

[@nabhs7175]

Yea i fixed it by updating it in the device manager under Ports (COM & LPT) as it wasn't greyed out there

[@justinbena6392]

says newest driver installed please helppp

[@talalsaud6639]

does this work the pi 4b? if so, do I still need to reflash the os on the sd-card or it can be done straight forward?

[@xeddiustripp6398]

This no longer works on latest pi os. It works for legacy images still. Sad day.

[@l4-gaming.44]

Then how can I install

[@xeddiustripp6398]

@@l4-gaming.44 use an older version of piOS, Debian 11 based releases work still (codename bullseye)

[@aswintgopal]

Ssh was successful. But now there is another problem. Internet is not available on Pi. How do i get internet on Pi ao that I can update and install softwares on it?

[@pmacgowan]

If I have a USB to Network connector, will that work as a way of getting into the pi, could I plug this straight into my router and access the PI that way ?

[@turbocuber]

I guess im late but can I do this with retropie

[@ThijmenGThN]

Saved my day! +1

[@varunjain3870]

How do we give internet to this Pi connected over USB ? The device lists as RDNIS but Am unable to get internet on the pi itself!

[@dav473programer]

you need to enter the rpi and type "sudo raspi-config" then go to advanced options and go to network config, there shoud be an option named ""dhcpcd"

[@ajayjoseph4498]

RNDIS link is broken.

[@MayankJairaj]

wiki.moddevices.com/wiki/Troubleshooting_Windows_Connection

[@shriyajalan5021]

@@MayankJairaj man u saved my life.... thank u :)

[@charliecode]

thanks man

[@sunnydavies3990]

@@MayankJairaj Life saver

[@thomascornett3266]

@@MayankJairaj Thank you!!!

[@garydonbellew]

So this doesn’t seem to work for me. In 2024 any updates?

[@logicallyrics4524]

My Pi Zero W, earlier had a working wifi but few days back I set it up again afresh using Raspberry Pi Imager..and since then wlan0 is missing even though bluetooth works fine. Any suggestions to fix this issue would be appreciated 😀

[@vasiliigalperov2551]

I have the same problem

[@xgrapher]

in the new one the settings section allows you to do the config

[@HaiLe-ec8nk]

Thank you so much!

[@sparshsinghg]

Driver is not availible for download, pls provide an alternate

[@skbabasaba]

I received the following error message when I logged in as "pi" Pre-authentication banner message from server: Please note that SSH may not work until a valid user has been set up. Kindly suggest.

[@jack-ip9qf]

I have also Same problem

[@Iggy8me]

is this for the newest pi os or the older one

[@dav473programer]

For both

[@cptn3m025]

Thanks. Working fine. Only updated tutorial in youtube regarding this.

[@shayanghosh801]

awesome!

[@luischavezgallardo4798]

This worked perfect on windows! But does anyone has any idea on how to make it work for linux??

[@vidneypopples]

Link for usb drivers doesn't work.

[@Cine_Spirit]

I just checked the link they seem to still be active on the Microsoft website.

[@nolo1337]

@@Cine_Spirit dead again?

[@vidneypopples]

@@Cine_Spirit no, they don't work!

[@Giampyy]

I have a problem, PuTTY say "Access Denied" HELPPPP

[@josecelso6342]

I am have problems with drivers!! Can someone help me?

[@sumitsharma-xf8yx]

showing network cable unplugged.

[@peddada307]

i have a problem it is not working in windows 11 can any one help me , how to connect to windows 11 or should i instal windows 10

[@peddada307]

I am update my laptop

[@KennethDLP]

Will this work with the pi 4?

[@Cine_Spirit]

It should work will all pi's

[@Katrick9]

Link to download the driver does not work :(

[@Katrick9]

Found a working link in raspberrypi formums (RNDIS driver ropic number 195201)

[@haddouchizakariae7713]

thanks that s gooood

[@tomhague1]

sounds to me like "Harry" is presenting this

[@3joseph7]

Anyone still having problems connecting via ssh even after installing the drivers?

[@sdsapha6371]

gooooood jooooboobobobob bro

[@palagirisuresh3017]

Dude can u help me out real quick?

[@n5yiz]

Kill the background music.... totally unnecessary. Good vid otherwise!

[@Cine_Spirit]

Thanks for the feedback, I will keep this mind 🙂

[@brunobergami6482]

@@Cine_Spirit Leave the music. It's your style. I like it. Very nice video man. Helped.

[@stephenvalente3296]

@@brunobergami6482 Maybe lower the volume then as a personal preference to keep the focus on the content.

[@woolfy02]

I think the music is relaxing. Especially with how frustrating this is, trying to set this thing up!

[@StudentTrader]

Hmmm it says my computer has already found an updated driver…but I can’t get it to show as a Ethernet…any tips?