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--- ccgx:root_access [2023-09-12 21:13] – mvader
+++ ccgx:root_access [2024-01-09 16:10] – [6.6 Ekrano GX] dfaber
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 Note that, for firmware version v2.00 and later, the root password will be reset by a firmware update. The reason is that the passwd file is on the rootfs, which is fully replaced by an update. More info [[https://github.com/victronenergy/venus/wiki/swupdate-project|here]].
-Our advice is to create a complex root password. But use it to login only the first time, and then install a public ssh key(s). Thereafter login with the keys. If key authentication works, you can also
+Our advice is to create a complex root password. But use it to login only the first time, and then install a public ssh key(s). Thereafter login with the keys. If key authentication works, you can
-safely delete the root password afterwards (''passwd --delete root'').
+safely disallow root logins with a password with '' echo 'root:*' | chpasswd -e ''.
+The password needs to be 6 characters long, minimum.
 ==== 3.3 Enable sshd and log in =====
-To login via ssh, enable SSH on LAN (//Settings -> General//). On Venus versions before v2.40, you need to enable Remote Support, which also enables sshd. More info on Remote Support [[ccgx:ccgx_faq#what_is_the_functionality_behind_the_menu_item_remote_support_ssh_in_the_ethernet_menu|here]].
+To login via ssh, enable SSH on LAN (//Settings -> General//). On Venus versions before v2.40, you need to enable Remote Support, which also enables sshd. More info on Remote Support [[https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/troubleshooting.html#UUID-f13193f4-c359-4a49-005e-05da0fdd6a70|here]].
 To the login, enter the ip address of the GX device in a ssh client. Most Linux and Mac users will simply do this from the command line:
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 {{ :ccgx:octo-gx_serial-console.jpg?300 |}}
+==== 6.6 Ekrano GX ====
+Getting to console on the Ekrano GX is not that easy. The pins are located between the network and USB connector on the back of the device.
+  - Black: ground
+  - NC
+  - NC
+  - Green: RX of the Ekrano GX - connect to TX on your cable
+  - White: TX of the Ekrano GX - connect to RX on your cable
+  - NC
+{{ :ccgx:ekrano-console.jpg?300 |}}