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IX20 User Guide
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Set up the IX20 for Python development
1. Access the IX20 local web interface
a. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the IX20 to your local laptop or PC.
The factory default IPaddress is 192.168.2.1
b. Log into the IX20 WebUI as a user with full admin accessrights.
The default user name is admin and the default password is the unique password printed
on the label packaged with your device.
2. Go to the Configuration window
a. On the menu, click System.
b. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration. The Configuration window displays.
3. Enable servicediscovery (mDNS)
a. Click Services> Service Discovery (mDNS).
b. Enable the mDNSservice.
Note For more information, see Enable service discovery (mDNS).
4. Configure SSH access
a. Click Services> SSH.
b. Click Enable.
Note For more information, see the following topics: Configure SSH access, Use SSH with key
authentication, and Allow remote access for web administration and SSH.
5. Enable shell access
a. Click Authentication > Groups> admin.
b. Click the Interactive shell accessoption.
c. If thisoption is not displayed, see Disable shell access.
6. Click Apply to savethe configuration and apply the changes.
The Apply button islocated at the top of the WebUI page. You may need to scroll to the top of
the page to locate it.
Create and test a Python application
To develop a Python application for the IX20:
1. Set up the IX20 for Python development.
2. Create and test your application with:
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PyCharm. You can create, build, and remotely launch your application in the IX20.
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Your preferred editor and manually transfer the application, install dependencies, and launch
in the IX20.