USBNetwork ssh logs into the local linux machine

rrajamani · 11-20-2016, 10:33 PM

I have a paperwhite 3 and am new to rooting/jailbreaking though I am very familiar with linux in general.

I did the jailbreak/rooting part and installed KUAL/MRI etc and got usbnetwork running. My laptop is debian 8.3 and the PW3 FW is 5.8.5. If I login via ssh over Wifi then it asks for a root password (and just enter does not work). Then I read that I have to change to password or put an ssh key in the root account without using wifi and then access it over wifi.

So once usbnetworking is running, the kindle shows up as usb0. After doing
ifconfig usb0 192.168.2.2
and
ssh 192.168.2.2 puts be directly into localhost (i.e. the laptop itself).

Also the IP address on usb0 doesn't seem to persist for more than a minute or two. No logs on dmesg.

Any help would be appreciated.

rrajamani · 11-20-2016, 10:45 PM

RTFM (yes to myself). I figured out that the usb0 of the linux box has to be in the 192.168.15.X subnet and the kindle is reachable at 192.168.15.244.

It does say
Welcome to Kindle!
but then wants a password! I tried all forms (enter, root etc) none worked.

Cinisajoy · 11-21-2016, 12:20 AM

Please put your kindle on a wall charger until help comes along. You should get an answer tomorrow.

encol · 11-21-2016, 04:08 AM

IIRC, usbnet package sets an empty password for access via USB.
try to install the latest version of the package.

Also, try to read this

knc1 · 11-21-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrajamani

RTFM (yes to myself). I figured out that the usb0 of the linux box has to be in the 192.168.15.X subnet and the kindle is reachable at 192.168.15.244.

It does say
Welcome to Kindle!
but then wants a password! I tried all forms (enter, root etc) none worked.

Log in over the USB cable, establish public key authentication before changing any of the options.
(You had to change options to ssh over wifi - now guess why ssh over USB is the default.

)
Alternately, use telnet over USB cable (both servers are started at the same time).

rrajamani · 11-21-2016, 12:30 PM

The PW is in airplane mode, and since the 192.168.15.X address of the laptop is associated with usb0, it is logging over USB cable when ssh'ing to the kindle. But still it asks for the password.
Could it have anything to do with Dropbear vs OpenSSH? I have to check what option I have (shall do it at home later this evening).

knc1 · 11-21-2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrajamani

The PW is in airplane mode, and since the 192.168.15.X address of the laptop is associated with usb0, it is logging over USB cable when ssh'ing to the kindle. But still it asks for the password.
Could it have anything to do with Dropbear vs OpenSSH? I have to check what option I have (shall do it at home later this evening).

Yes, it could.
Put the configuration file back the same as it was shipped with.
Then we can help you troubleshoot the problem.

Review:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=204450
And the prior/next threads linked to from there.

rrajamani · 11-21-2016, 07:21 PM

Yes - I reverted to default config, rebooted the PW, and was able to get in via usb, set my keys and then login via an ssh agent.

Thanks
p.s. can this thread topic be edited as SOLVED!

knc1 · 11-21-2016, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrajamani

Yes - I reverted to default config, rebooted the PW, and was able to get in via usb, set my keys and then login via an ssh agent.

Thanks
p.s. can this thread topic be edited as SOLVED!

We do not do that here, all threads are solved, it is the only kind of conclusion we have here.

11-20-2016, 10:33 PM	#1
rrajamani Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: Paperwhite 3	USBNetwork ssh logs into the local linux machine I have a paperwhite 3 and am new to rooting/jailbreaking though I am very familiar with linux in general. I did the jailbreak/rooting part and installed KUAL/MRI etc and got usbnetwork running. My laptop is debian 8.3 and the PW3 FW is 5.8.5. If I login via ssh over Wifi then it asks for a root password (and just enter does not work). Then I read that I have to change to password or put an ssh key in the root account without using wifi and then access it over wifi. So once usbnetworking is running, the kindle shows up as usb0. After doing ifconfig usb0 192.168.2.2 and ssh 192.168.2.2 puts be directly into localhost (i.e. the laptop itself). Also the IP address on usb0 doesn't seem to persist for more than a minute or two. No logs on dmesg. Any help would be appreciated.

11-21-2016, 07:21 PM	#8
rrajamani Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: Paperwhite 3	Yes - I reverted to default config, rebooted the PW, and was able to get in via usb, set my keys and then login via an ssh agent. Thanks p.s. can this thread topic be edited as SOLVED! Last edited by rrajamani; 11-21-2016 at 07:24 PM.

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11-20-2016, 10:45 PM	#2
rrajamani Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: Paperwhite 3	RTFM (yes to myself). I figured out that the usb0 of the linux box has to be in the 192.168.15.X subnet and the kindle is reachable at 192.168.15.244. It does say Welcome to Kindle! but then wants a password! I tried all forms (enter, root etc) none worked.

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Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	Please put your kindle on a wall charger until help comes along. You should get an answer tomorrow.

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encol Evangelist Posts: 416 Karma: 765432 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Italy Device: Kindle PW3 5.8.5.0.1	IIRC, usbnet package sets an empty password for access via USB. try to install the latest version of the package. Also, try to read this

11-21-2016, 12:30 PM	#6
rrajamani Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2016 Device: Paperwhite 3	The PW is in airplane mode, and since the 192.168.15.X address of the laptop is associated with usb0, it is logging over USB cable when ssh'ing to the kindle. But still it asks for the password. Could it have anything to do with Dropbear vs OpenSSH? I have to check what option I have (shall do it at home later this evening).

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