# Get started with Ethernet

Before you begin:

> 
> 
> - See [Qualcomm Linux Build Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-254) for common infrastructure setup and build workflows.
> - Flash the corresponding [configuration data table](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-300/topic/release_specific_information.html) (CDT) on the device to ensure that the correct configuration is used for [Ethernet bring up](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-26/topic/bring_up-ethernet.html#bring-up-ethernet).

The following figure shows the workflow to get started with Ethernet functionality on your device.

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Qualcomm Linux Ethernet workflow

## Set up an SSH connection

To enable SSH and connect to the device, do the following:

1. Perform the steps mentioned in [Sign in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-254/topic/how_to.html#use-ssh) to enable SSH.
2. Connect to the device.

ssh root@<device_IP_address>
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    For example:

ssh root@10.92.160.222
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3. Enter the following password to connect to the SSH shell.

oelinux123
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## Next steps

> 
> 
> - [Learn about Ethernet architecture](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-26/topic/ethernet-architecture.html#ethernet-arch)
> - [Bring up Ethernet](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-26/topic/bring_up-ethernet.html#bring-up-ethernet)
> - [Perform Ethernet operations](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-26/topic/perform-ethernet-operations.html#perform-ethernet-operations)
> - [Configure Ethernet features](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-26/topic/configure-ethernet-features.html#config-ethernet-features)
> - [Troubleshoot Ethernet issues](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-26/topic/troubleshoot-ethernet-issues.html#troubleshoot-ethernet-issues)

Last Published: Jun 23, 2026

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