To Change the Linux® Password

Note:
You will need an SSH client, like PuTTY, to log into the unit to change the password.
Important:
Ensure that DIP 2 on the unit is turned OFF.
Note:
The Unique Default Password (UDC) is shown on a label on your TouchDrive hardware.
Tip:
Turn DIP 2 to ON to force the password to the default UDC password when the system is rebooted.
  1. Launch your SSH client and connect to the IP address of the system you want to default the password for.
  2. At the prompts, log into the system as follows:
    • login as: — super
    • super@###.###.###.###'s password: — enter your current password
    Note:
    If you have not changed the password, the current password will the UDC from the label.
  3. Type sudo passwd super.
  4. Enter the current password again.
  5. Enter your new password at the prompt and the confirm the new password.
  6. Type exit and close the connection.