RSS Connections > Internet Connections

RSS is designed to operate without Internet access. This feature makes it convenient when taking RSS away from your home for portable or mobile operation. Several non-critical features that do rely on Internet access are listed below:

1.QRZ XML Call look up service (Callbook)

2.World map (Web)

3.Update FCC Database (System settings)

4.Spots (Spots and Spots settings)

5.LoTW downloads and submissions

Even if you do not have an Internet connection you can use RSS Wi-Fi to connect to other computers. It is easy to set up an ad hoc network so other computers or mobile devices can communicate. Wi-Fi can also be used in lieu of an Ethernet cable to connect to a router.

Here is a link to several messages on Stack Exchange that give instructions for setting up Wi-Fi ad hoc networks on the Raspberry Pi and for making the Raspberry Pi IP static so it doesn't change when you reboot.

Click to see Static Instructions