Remote Access & File Transfer

The Motorcortex has a ssh server installed which makes remote login (ssh) and transfer of files possible (sftp). It is possible to log into the Motorcortex Computer with a terminal.

Remote Access

1. Logging in to execute commands can be done directly by typing the following command in the terminal:

   ssh admin@192.168.2.100
   

   Note

   If you have connected a controller before it might be possible that you will receive a identification error. follow the instructions in this error or check out SSH Troubleshooting

2. The controller will request you to install a key fingerprint continue by typing in yes.

3. Fill in the controller password (default password: vectioneer).

4. Once logged-in your terminal will look like this.

   

5. Congratulations you are now logged on to your controller!

File transfer

The Motorcortex Controller has a ssh server installed which makes remote login (ssh) and transfer of files possible (sftp). Most Ubuntu distributions come with native support for ssh and sftp, both as command-line or desktop tools.

1. In the File Manager click on Other Locations

2. Fill in the url sftp://admin@192.168.2.100 under Connect to Server.(admin is the standard user)

3. Click Connect

   

4. Fill in the password vectioneer at and click Unlock.

   

5. Congratulations you now have the ability to transfer files to and from your controller!

SSH Troubleshooting

Having trouble remote accessing to your controller? The following steps will help you solve these issues.

1. Check if you are receiving the following message in the terminal while connecting trough ssh.

   

2. Remove the old key using the following command copied from the error message.

   ssh-keygen -f "/home/user/.ssh/known_hosts" -R "192.168.2.100"
   

   Warning

   Make sure that user is the login name on your computer.

3. Retry to login to your controller with the following command

   ssh admin@192.168.2.100
   

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