7.4. SSH access to the configuration menu

7.4.1. Introduction

Remote access from an external computer to the device is achieved securely using an SSH tunnel.

This connection is the nominal way of accessing the equipment configuration menu.

7.4.2. Preliminary operations

Make an initial connection (see Direct connection to the configuration menu with a keyboard and monitor).
Know the name of the GBox or its IP address.

7.4.3. Procedure on the remote PC running Linux

Open a command prompt.
Enter the command `ssh identifiant@adresse_ip_GBox` or `ssh identifiant@FQDN_GBox`.

For example, `ssh setup@gGBox` where:
- The identifier is `setup` and
- The FQDN is `GBox`
Validate the command.
Enter the password.

7.4.4. Procedure on the remote PC running Windows

Open an SSH client software, such as Putty.
Enter the IP address of GBox's interface and confirm.
Enter the login and password.

The configuration menu is displayed.

Note

Press the first letter of a command for quick access.

Press the `OK` button to confirm the selected choice.