SSH: ZeroTier Network to LittleBlack Workstation via Windows

Source: Notion | Last edited: 2024-09-27 | ID: b1023225-8ba...

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2024-09-23 LittleBlack workstation re-installed

Hi @Anonymous,

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for Windows users on how to gain access to an Ubuntu machine using the ZeroTier network:

Step 1: Install ZeroTier on Windows

1. Download ZeroTier:

• Go to the ZeroTier download page and download the Windows installer.

1. Install ZeroTier:

• Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install ZeroTier on your Windows machine.

1. Launch ZeroTier:

• Once installed, launch the ZeroTier application. You should see a ZeroTier icon in your system tray (near the clock on the taskbar).

Step 2: Join the ZeroTier Network

1. Access the ZeroTier Menu:

• Right-click the ZeroTier icon in the system tray and select “Join Network…”

1. Enter Network ID:

• When prompted, enter the network ID db64858fedbf2ce1 for the ZeroTier network you want to join and click “Join”.

Step 3: Authorize the Windows Device

1. Log in to the ZeroTier Web Console:

• Go to my.zerotier.com and log in with your ZeroTier account.

1. Authorize the Device:

• In the web console, navigate to your network (lonely_berners_lee) and find your Windows device listed under the “Members” section.
• Check the box next to your Windows device to authorize it.

Step 4: Find the ZeroTier IP Address

1. Check Assigned IP:

• Once authorized, your Windows machine will be assigned a ZeroTier IP address. To find this IP:
• Right-click the ZeroTier icon in the system tray and select “Show Networks…”.
• You should see the network you joined and the IP address assigned to your Windows machine.

Step 5: SSH into the Ubuntu Machine

1. Open a Terminal (Command Prompt or PowerShell):

• Press Win + R, type cmd or powershell, and press Enter to open the terminal.

1. SSH into the Ubuntu Machine:

• Use the ZeroTier IP address of the Ubuntu machine to SSH into it. If the Ubuntu machine’s ZeroTier IP is 172.25.121.223 172.25.114.43, the command would be:

~~ssh terrylica@172.25.121.223
~~ssh kay@172.25.114.43~~
~~

• Replace kay with your Ubuntu username if it’s different.

1. Enter Password:

• When prompted, enter the password for your Ubuntu user account.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Ensure Windows Firewall Allows SSH: Make sure that the Windows firewall is not blocking outgoing SSH connections.
• Check Connectivity: If you can’t connect, verify that both the Windows and Ubuntu devices are authorized in the ZeroTier network and that they show a status of OK.
• Use a Compatible SSH Client: Ensure that you’re using a compatible SSH client. Windows 10 and later come with an OpenSSH client built-in, but you can also use tools like PuTTY.
• SSH: Connection Reliability - Key Configuration Changes This setup should enable you to securely SSH into your Ubuntu machine from a Windows computer using the ZeroTier network.