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# USB Network Connection

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SSH root access is only available in the AuterionOS development image. For security reasons it should not be used on released products. For more details see the page [Types of AuterionOS Images](/hardware-integration/auterionos-system-guide/types-of-auterionos-images.md). Contact <success@auterion.com> for a release build of AuterionOS with SSH root access disabled to deploy in production.
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The following instructions allow you to connect to the AI Node for development purposes or to install AuterionOS images. Connect the AI Node via its micro-USB interface as shown below:

<figure><img src="/files/MJxPXg4moulCDrJQH2Bp" alt=""><figcaption><p>AI Node rev 2, Micro USB Debug port</p></figcaption></figure>

Once connected you can ssh into the device via:

* IP address `10.41.2.1`
* Hardware address `fe80::1%usb0`

On development image, default username is `root` with password `auterion`. You can find more information about developer access on [SSH guide](/hardware-integration/auterionos-system-guide/connecting-to-skynode.md).

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Do not confuse AI Node's USB Type C ports for debug ports. USB Type C are general purpose payload connections, and cannot be used in slave mode.
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