[SOLVED] Configuration settings lockout after changing network settings

[trashheap]

Hi.  Im new to Moode, trying it.  Im very tech savvy.
Running on Pi4.  Brower is Chrome or Edge.  Windows 10.

When I boot up the latest image, all works fine.  Im connected via ethernet and can access all functions.
However, changing any network settings (both wired or wifi) effectively locks out the device from accessing the configuration settings at all from that point.  I can reboot the device, and it will reboot.  But I can no longer access any settings or make any changes to settings.  The only solution I have is to rebuild the default image, and try again.  

Example:  Boot up to default image.  Go to Network settings.  Set the DHCP to Static (Ethernet) and put in the exact same IP address setting that were assigned using DHCP.  Press 'set'.
All configuration settings is now no longer accessable.  Infinite waiting time to load.  Other functions seem to work ok.  But configuration is impossible to access, even after reboot.

What can I do to resolve this.
Thanks

[TheOldPresbyope]

@trashheap 

Sounds suspiciously like you forgot to read the Setup Guide, especially the section on SECURITY AND OPERATING SYSTEM (OS) IMAGE.

Regards,
Kent

[Tim Curtis]

Hi.  Im new to Moode, trying it.  Im very tech savvy.
Running on Pi4.  Brower is Chrome or Edge.  Windows 10.

When I boot up the latest image, all works fine.  Im connected via ethernet and can access all functions.
However, changing any network settings (both wired or wifi) effectively locks out the device from accessing the configuration settings at all from that point.  I can reboot the device, and it will reboot.  But I can no longer access any settings or make any changes to settings.  The only solution I have is to rebuild the default image, and try again.  

Example:  Boot up to default image.  Go to Network settings.  Set the DHCP to Static (Ethernet) and put in the exact same IP address setting that were assigned using DHCP.  Press 'set'.
All configuration settings is now no longer accessable.  Infinite waiting time to load.  Other functions seem to work ok.  But configuration is impossible to access, even after reboot.

What can I do to resolve this.
Thanks

Is it just changing from DHCP to Static or are you experiencing the issue after making other changes for example changing the Access Point channel or password?

As @TheOldPresbyope mentioned, I assume you used the Raspberry Pi Imager and Setup Guide to prep and write the image, correct?

[trashheap]

OK. Im an idiot, didnt follow instructions closely enough, and used the wrong imager.  Looks be to ok now.
1000 appologies.