# Command-line

Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol to access the command-line interface. The WiFi extender offers various ways to access the command-line interface.

## **Web Terminal** <a href="#web-terminal" id="web-terminal"></a>

After accessing the admin, go to `System` > `Terminal`. Input the default username `root` and the extender password. You will then receive the welcome message on the web terminal interface.

*\* The web terminal is unavailable under the Traversal Cloud mode.*

```
OutdoorRouter login: root
Password: <invisible>


BusyBox v1.28.4 () built-in shell (ash)

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☼ ☼ ☼       OUTDOOR ROUTER        ❅ ❅ ❅
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root@OutdoorRouter:~#
```

## &#x20;<a href="#ssh-software" id="ssh-software"></a>

## SSH Software <a href="#ssh-software" id="ssh-software"></a>

### **i. Linux & Mac** <a href="#linux-and-mac" id="linux-and-mac"></a>

For Linux and Mac computers, the most common tool is Terminal.

* Open a new `Terminal` window, type `ssh root@192.168.10.1` , and press *Enter*.
* If this is your first time logging in, you might be asked to clarify whether you want to log in. In that case, type yes and press. `Enter`.
* Then type in the extender’s admin password and press `Enter`  to finish the login process.

{% hint style="info" %}
If the extender has changed configurations, you might need to clear the stored SSH essential information with this command. `ssh-keygen -R 192.168.10.1`.
{% endhint %}

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### **ii. Windows** <a href="#windows" id="windows"></a>

For the Windows computer, the most common SSH tool is **PuTTY**.&#x20;

* Launch PuTTY and select the SSH option under the `Connection type` field.
* Type in the extender’s LAN IP address `192.168.10.1` into the `Host Name` field.
* Type in the SSH port `22` into the `Port`” field.
* Click `Open` button.
* In the next window, type in the login name `root`  and press `Enter`.
* Type in the extender’s admin password and press `Enter` again.
* You should be greeted with a message.


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