Connecting to a device
This short guide shows how to connect to a device, select it and list the applications installed on it.
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This short guide shows how to connect to a device, select it and list the applications installed on it.
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A will serve as an example throughout this chapter on how to connect and make use of some of the main Auterion CLI functionalities.
Attach the device to its power supply module and thereafter insert the electrical plug inside a power socket. The device should automatically start. If any problem arises, refer to the "" guide on how to appropriately power up Skynode.
Connect the device to your development computer using a USB cable.
We are now ready to leverage the preparation work done up to this point and finally make use of the Auterion CLI tool. To discover the devices connected to your development machine, open a new terminal and execute the following command:
As a result you should be presented with a list of all the devices directly connected to your system as well as the devices connected to your local network.
Selecting a device serves the purpose of targeting the following auterion-cli commands towards that precise device. When using commands to get information or to act on a specific device, those will be executed on the selected device.
In the case you have not selected any device, Auterion CLI will automatically choose and select the USB connected device, if available.
The command to select a device looks as follows:
If the selection was successful, the following response will be printed inside your terminal window:
The selected device will be logically labeled with a * under the selected column.
In order to get a list of all installed Apps and their status on a selected device the following command can be used:
The resulting list will be published on your terminal window as shown below:
If you want to learn how to connect your Skynode to your local network, follow the "" guide.
If multiple devices are connected to your machine, it is possible to verify which, if any, device is selected by using the previously explained command:
