3-3 SSH Remote Login

Learning Objectives

This chapter will get you familiar with how to securely log into your Pandora development board remotely from another computer using SSH (Secure Shell). You'll learn how to enable the SSH service, confirm network connection requirements, and gain the ability to operate the system remotely via a command-line interface.

Enable SSH Server on Pandora

1. Open Settings. Then go to the Sharing tab and turn on Sharing.

2. Enable Remote Login.

Connecting to SSH from Your Computer (Windows Example, using MobaXterm as Client)

1. Click Session to add a new SSH session.

Choose the SSH protocol, enter your Pandora's IP address, and input your username.

Then click OK to create the SSH session.

2. After creating the SSH session, you'll need to log in. Enter the password for the login user in the following screen.

3. Once successfully logged in, you'll enter the system's terminal.

4. Some applications support X11 Forwarding. This allows you to display graphical interfaces from your remote Pandora on your local machine after establishing an SSH connection. For example, you can launch a remote file explorer window using nautilus.

Common Issues

Q1: I can't connect to Pandora via SSH.

A1: On your computer, open PowerShell and ping Pandora's IP address to see if it's reachable. You need to be on the same local area network (LAN) to connect.