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    How to access Freebsd OS from console of SSH? (Resolved)

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    • K
      kapara
      last edited by

      Is it possible to do this via console or ssh when running pfsense?  I need to be able to interact with the physical devices to try and test which port provides the data needed.

      Example:  How do I get access to this prompt so I can run this command.  When I go to shell I cannot directly access cuaU0.3  I get permission denied.

      root@E6420:~ # cu -l /dev/cuaU0.3
      Connected
      at
      OK
      atz
      OK
      ati
      Manufacturer: Sierra Wireless, Incorporated
      Model: MC7700
      Revision: SWI9200X_03.05.29.03ap r6485 CNSHZ-ED-XP0031 2014/12/02 17:53:15
      IMEI: 012626000778678
      IMEI SV: 23
      FSN: CDC0183099710
      3GPP Release 8
      +GCAP: +CGSM,+DS,+ES

      My results:

      Enter an option: 8

      [2.3.4-RELEASE][root@pfSense.localdomain]/root: ~ # cu -l /dev/cuaU0.3
      /root: Permission denied.
      [2.3.4-RELEASE][root@pfSense.localdomain]/root: ~ # cu -l /dev/cuaU0.4
      /root: Permission denied.
      [2.3.4-RELEASE][root@pfSense.localdomain]/root:

      Skype ID:  Marinhd

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      • K
        kapara
        last edited by

        Got this working.  Had to release cuaU0.3 from PPP and then was able to connect using:

        cu -l /dev/cuaU0.3

        ~. to get out of the session.

        Skype ID:  Marinhd

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        • jimpJ
          jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
          last edited by

          More user friendly to use screen

          pkg install -y screen
          rehash
          screen /dev/cuaU0.3 9600
          

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