Remote Access to Quectel Pi H1 via SSH

2025-11-14

Prerequisite:

  • Wired Network: Connect Quectel Pi H1 to the network. Quectel Pi H1 will automatically obtain an IP address (via the DHCP protocol).

The Linux system

The Linux system already has built-in ssh server service, which can be directly connected.

1.Obtaining Quectel Pi H1's IP Address

Execute ifconfig in the debug UART terminal to view the Quectel Pi H1's IP address.

2.Configure SSH Login

ssh root@192.168.2.xxx
  • Alternatively, use the MobaXterm terminal software tool and select Session -> SSH to log in.
  • Tool download link: MobaXterm

The Debian system

The Debian system requires the installation of ssh server service first.

1. Install SSH Server service

Use the debug serial port or adb shell to enter the terminal window and enter the following command:

sudo apt install openssh-server
  • When encountering "Continue? [Y/n]", press the y+Enterkey
  • When encountering other options later, simply press the Enter key

2. Start the ssh server service

#Enable self start
sudo systemctl enable ssh
#Activate service
sudo systemctl start ssh
#View service status
sudo systemctl status ssh
  • If the service status is successfully enabled, proceed to the next step

3. Obtain the IP address of the PI-SG556D single board computer

Enter the sudo ifconfig command in the terminal window to view the IP address of PI-SG556D.

4. Configure SSH login

ssh  pi@192.168.2.xxx
  • You can also log in through the MobaXterm terminal software tool by selecting Session Session ->SSH
  • Download Tool: MobaXterm Tool