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Connecting the NavQ+ with ethernet

Wired Network connections

The NavQPlus has the ability to connect via ethernet in several different ways.

{% hint style="danger" %} NEVER use USB-C to USB-A cables without a hub or blocking device. In this embedded platform software has complete control over USB-PD and it is POSSIBLE to provide power >5V on the USB-C connector without handshaking. USB-A is only 5V tolerant and this can damage certain devices. {% endhint %}

  • Through the IX Industrial® Type A port. The provided IX to RJ45 adapter cable will allow connecting to RJ45 *Preferred
  • Using the USB-C port with "gadget bode" Ethernet over USB
  • Through the 100 Base T1 automotive ethernet. A media converter such as RDDRONE-T1ADAPT, or a switch such as MR-T1ETH8 would allow connection to a typical RJ45 100Base-T port.
  • Using a USB-C Ethernet adapter dongle

USB to Ethernet Adapter

Here is an example of how the NavQ+ can also be connected through the USB-C port. For this method, a separate adaptor is required to convert the USB-C to RJ45.

Example of the USB-C ethernet connection.

To be able to connect to the board through SSH it must be connected to the same network. This is possible by using a router and connecting your network cable to it then the NavQ+ and your PC to it. With this connection SSH can be established between your PC and the NavQ+. Below is an example of how the router could be connected.

The PC and the NavQ+ connected to the same router.

{% hint style="warning" %} Not all USB to Ethernet adapters are supported . In some cases you may also find that the board reboots when powering up with an unsupported adapter. While still sub-optimal, you can try circumventing the reboot by unplugging the ethernet and letting the board boot first. Once it is booted up you can retry attaching the adapter and connecting ethernet. {% endhint %}

After everything is connected correctly a connection can be made through SSH. This is done with the following code, on your PC terminal:

ssh [email protected]

or you can input the IP address of your NavQ+:

ssh user@<NavQ+'s IP address>

You will be asked to input the password.

The default password is user.

{% hint style="info" %} You can also find your IP address using the command: ifconfig {% endhint %}

At this point you may want to consider following steps to connect the NavQPlus WiFi to a local network.