PiRemoteBench

Instructions for setting up a Raspberry Pi as a Remote Test Bench

Introduction

I work remotely supporting hardware with a number of functions, this hardware sits in a lab several states away. I need to be able to manage these devices as if I were in that lab. To this end I am putting together a low-cost remote computing environment that will allow me to work remotely.

Interfaces

• Built in Ethernet will tie into the corporate network. This is the interface that I will remote connect through.
• USB/Ethernet dongle will connect to the LAN interface on the network device under test.
• USB Hardware Fax/Modem will connect to the telephony port on the network device under test.
• Wireless interface may be used to also connect to the wireless interface on the network device.

Hardware

• Raspberry Pi (I am using the Model 3B)
• USB2E100B USB Ethernet dongle
• TrendNET 56K USB Phone/Internet/Fax Modem TFM-561U

Software Installation

• Update Rasbperian to latest packages
  • "sudo apt-get update"
  • "sudo apt-get upgrade"
• XRDP (for remote desktop)
  • "sudo apt-get install xrdp"
  • https://www.maketecheasier.com/enabling-remote-desktop-access-on-raspberry-pi/