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How to Download a Default SSH Key from the Secure Edge Portal and Log in to a Node

This guide explains how to download ssh keys and establish direct SSH connection to a Node.

Prerequisites & Initial Setup

Before configuring the node, you must connect your laptop directly to the device and configure your local network settings so they are on the same subnet.

  1. Physical Connection: Use an RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect your laptop's Ethernet port directly to the Node. Try using the LAN C port first. (If LAN C is unavailable, you may use LAN B or LAN D).
  2. Network Setup: Set your laptop’s Ethernet interface to static mode using the following settings:
    • IP Address: 192.168.192.100 (or 192.168.192.100/24)
    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Default Gateway: 192.168.192.168

Step 1: Download Your Default SSH Key


  • On the left-hand menu, click Nodes and select Serial Numbers.
  • In the top right corner, search for the serial number of the Node you are configuring.
      
  • Check the box next to your Node, then click Download Default SSH Key.
  • The key will download to your computer as a .pem file (typically named after your serial number, e.g., <serial_number>.pem).

  • Click the checkbox(2) and then click on 'Download Default SSH Key'(3) for the node.
  • The key will be saved in the Downloads folder on your PC. Saved as “xxxx”.pem
  • In MAC, please do a chmod 400 <xxxx.pem>
  • Now configure your PC Ethernet port to management IP as given below.
  • IP: 192.168.192.100; subnet mask: 255.255.255.0; gateway: 192.168.192.168; DNS: 8.8.8.8
  • Connect your PC to Node’s LAN B or C or D port to SSH into the Node.
  • Open the Command Prompt (CMD) or Terminal and navigate to the Downloads folder by giving “cd downloads”.
  • Once get into the Downloads folder give the below syntax to SSH into the Node.
Note : Here xxxx is the key name which you downloaded from the secure Edge portal.