Setting Up SSH Connection to a Rock4SE Single Board Computer Using Wi-Fi Hotspot on Linux Machines
In this article, we will discuss the steps required to set up an SSH connection between a Rock4SE single board computer and a laptop, both running Linux distributions, using a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Prerequisites
- A Rock4SE single board computer running a Debian-based Linux distribution
- A laptop running a Linux distribution with Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities
- SSH client installed on the laptop
Setting Up Wi-Fi Hotspot on the Laptop
The first step is to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on the laptop. The exact steps to do this may vary depending on the Linux distribution being used. Here are the general steps:
- Click on the network icon in the system tray and select "Wi-Fi Settings"
- Click on the gear icon next to the Wi-Fi toggle switch
- Click on the "+" button next to "Create new wireless network"
- Enter a name and password for the hotspot and click "Create"
- Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot
Connecting the Rock4SE to the Wi-Fi Hotspot
Once the Wi-Fi hotspot has been set up on the laptop, the next step is to connect the Rock4SE to it.
- Power on the Rock4SE and connect it to a monitor and keyboard
- Log in to the Rock4SE and open the terminal
- Enter the following command to scan for available Wi-Fi networks:
sudo iwlist wlan0 scan - Find the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot in the list of available networks
- Enter the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot in the following command to connect to it:
sudo iwconfig wlan0 essid "hotspot\_name" key s:password - Verify that the Rock4SE is connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot by entering the following command:
iwconfig wlan0
Setting Up SSH on the Laptop
The next step is to set up SSH on the laptop. This can be done using the following command:
sudo apt-get install openssh-clientConnecting to the Rock4SE Using SSH
Once SSH has been set up on the laptop, the final step is to connect to the Rock4SE using the following command:
ssh rock4se@rock4se\_ip\_addressReplace "rock4se\_ip\_address" with the IP address of the Rock4SE on the Wi-Fi hotspot. When prompted, enter the password for the Rock4SE user account.
- Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on the laptop
- Connect the Rock4SE to the Wi-Fi hotspot
- Set up SSH on the laptop
- Connect to the Rock4SE using SSH