How Can I Change the Password of My Real-Time Target?

Issue Details

I need to change the password of my NI Real-Time target. How can I do that?

Solution

To change the password of your Real-Time (RT) target, you can consider the following options:

NI MAX

To change your RT target's password using NI MAX, follow these steps:

• Open NI MAX and find your RT target under the Remote System tab.
  • Note: Make sure the required driver (NI CompactRIO, PXI Platform Services, Industrial Controller Device Drivers) is installed in your system. This can be checked by expanding the Software tab under My System on NI MAX. If it is not installed, proceed with the installation using NI Package Manager.
  • If you can't find your device, perform the troubleshooting steps listed in the NI CompactRIO or Network Device Doesn't Show Up or is Missing in MAX article.
• Click the Set Permissions tab and complete the requested information.

• Press OK.

NI Hardware Manager

To change your RT target's password using NI Hardware Manager, follow these steps:

• Open NI Hardware Manager and find your RT target under the Remote System tab.
  • Note: Make sure the required driver (NI CompactRIO, PXI Platform Services, Industrial Controller Device Drivers) is installed in your system. This can be checked by expanding the Software tab on the right-hand column. If it is not installed, proceed with the installation using NI Package Manager.
• Click the Set Password... tab under the Advanced menu and complete the requested information.

• Press OK.

SSH

To change your RT target's password via SSH, follow these steps:

• Make sure SSH is enabled in your target.
• Establish an SSH connection to your target. Please refer to the Accessing the Shell on NI Linux Real-Time Devices knowledge article for detailed instructions.
• Enter the passwd command.
• Enter your current password. If you were not using a password before, press Enter.
  • Note: By default, Linux will hide the characters you are entering. Do not be concerned, as they are still being registered, even if you do not see anything written on your screen.
• Re-enter your new password.
• The following message will show up in the terminal: passwd: password updated successfully