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1.2 How to connect via SSH on Windows, Mac, and Linux

ssh smartpad

This guide should help you establish an SSH connection to your remote machine from Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. If you encounter any issues, ensure that the SSH server is running on the remote machine and that the firewall allows SSH connections.

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used to securely connect to remote systems. Here’s how you can connect to a remote machine using the SSH protocol on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Prerequisites

  • A remote smartpad with SSH server enabled.
  • The remote machine's IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.61).
  • SSH credentials (Username: pi, Password: yumi).

1.2.1 Windows

Windows does not come with an SSH client by default, but you can use third-party tools like PuTTY or the built-in OpenSSH client on Windows 10 or later.

Method 1: Using PuTTY

1. Download and Install PuTTY:

2. Open PuTTY:

  • Launch PuTTY from the Start menu.

Launch PuTTT

3. Configure PuTTY:

  • In the "Host Name (or IP address)" field, enter the IP address of the remote machine (e.g., 192.168.1.61).
  • Ensure the "Port" field is set to 22.
  • Ensure the "Connection type" is set to SSH.

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4. Connect:

  • Click on the "Open" button.
  • A terminal window will open asking for a username. Enter pi.
  • When prompted for a password, enter yumi.

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Method 2: Using Windows 10 Built-in SSH

1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell:

  • Press Win + R, type cmd or powershell, and press Enter.

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2. Use SSH Command:

  • Type the following command "ssh pi@192.168.1.61" and press Enter:

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  • When prompted, enter the password yumi.

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1.2.2 Mac

MacOS comes with an SSH client pre-installed, accessible through the Terminal.

1. Open Terminal:

  • Press Cmd + Space to open Spotlight, type Terminal, and press Enter.

2. Use SSH Command:

  • Type the following command and press Enter: 
    ssh pi@192.168.1.61
  • When prompted, enter the password yumi.

1.2.3 Linux

Most Linux distributions come with an SSH client pre-installed. You can use the terminal to connect via SSH.

1. Open Terminal:

  • Depending on your Linux distribution, open the Terminal from your applications menu or press Ctrl + Alt + T.

2. Use SSH Command:

  • Type the following command and press Enter: 
    ssh pi@192.168.1.61
  • When prompted, enter the password yumi.

Additional Tips

  • Key-based Authentication: For enhanced security, consider using SSH key-based authentication instead of password authentication.
  • SSH Config File: You can simplify repeated SSH connections by adding configuration details to the SSH config file (~/.ssh/config).