Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 09:14:51 PDT From: "Giap Vu" <giqu@hotmail.com> To: FreeBSD-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: RE: Root user can't login Message-ID: <19980513161452.27985.qmail@hotmail.com>
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Giap Vu wrote:
> Hi there,
> I try to telnet my FreeBSD computer from a Windows 95 using the
root
> account and get the message "Login incorrect." I wonder if this is
the
> way FreeBSD works or I miss something here. The reason I want
> to login with the root remotely is because I leave my FreeBSD box in
> the garage; you can imagine it's annoying to run up and down the
stairs
> to do administrative tasks on the FreeBSD box.
> Would any one give me some insights to this?
Change the pty lines in /etc/ttys from lines like this:
ttyp0 none network
To lines like this:
ttyp0 none network secure
Then send a HUP to init:
kill -HUP 1
Root logins over the network will be allowed.
Dave
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<----' Zber Qnrzbaf, Srjre Qrivyf!
This works perfectly without having to su root. However when I try, for
example, change the IP address by typing /stand/sysinstall; I get
the installation screen. But when I choose the "Configure" option by
using the arrow key, FreeBSD exits to the prompt. Try access by typing
c, there's nothing happens. Try other options I get same result.
Giap Vu
giqu@hotmail.com
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