< SSH into Pupper over WiFi Guide

Note

What is SSH? =

SSH (Secure Shell) allows you to remotely access and control Pupper’s Raspberry Pi from your computer. This guide shows you a robust way to connect via WiFi, even when IP address aliasing doesn’t work.

Warning

Important ?

Sometimes Pupper shows as connected to WiFi but isn’t actually receiving internet packets. This guide will help you verify the connection is working properly before attempting to SSH.

=? Let's Get Connected!

Follow these 3 simple steps to establish a reliable SSH connection to Pupper!

Step 1: =? Verify WiFi Connection

=? Instructions:
  1. Ensure your computer and Pupper are connected to the same WiFi network
  2. Open a terminal window on Pupper
  3. Run the ping test to verify internet connectivity
ping 8.8.8.8
 Success Indicator:

If you see output like 64 bytes from..., your Pupper is connected! If not, proceed to reconnect.

=? Troubleshooting:

If the ping fails, go to WiFi settings, forget the network, and reconnect to establish a fresh connection.

Step 2: =

Find Pupper’s IP Address

  • Run the ip a command in Pupper's terminal
  • This displays all network interfaces on the Raspberry Pi
  • Look for an IP address like 10.1.1.101
  • Note this IP address - you'll need it in the next step
ip a

Step 3: = Connect via SSH

=? Terminal Commands:

On your computer, run the following command (replace with Pupper's IP address):

ssh pi@<ip_address>

For example:

ssh pi@10.1.1.101
=? What Happens Next:
  • You may be asked to confirm the SSH connection - type yes and press Enter
  • Enter the default Pupper password: rhea123
  • You should now be connected to Pupper via SSH!

You've successfully established an SSH connection to Pupper over WiFi! If you have any issues or this doesn't work for you, please let us know! =?

Tip

Default Credentials =

  • Username: pi

  • Password: rhea123