Logging in as root
From OpenFSG
Logging in as root on the FSG, or for that matter, on any Linux installation is a risky business. It's not harmful or damaging in and of itself, but mistakes made while logged in as root can be much more damaging.
root is a special account on Linux, it permits access to everything, everywhere. The particularly dangerous part is called the Redboot. It is a flash chip installed on the FSG that contains code to load the OS or start the recovery procedure. The Redboot is located at /dev/mt0 on the FSG file system.
How To Login as root
Note that this works on both the FSG and the Datatank.
- Login to the admin account (password identical to the Web-Interface) on a SSH client like Putty
- How to Use the SSH Server
- Type su to start a new shell logged in as root
- The FSG comes shipped with a root password of loginasrootisrisky or fhd3lan (admin has been reported as well)
- If you haven't already done so, change the root password immediately by typing passwd
- At any time, Type exit to log out of root. You will still be logged into the original account.
