Device Shell Overview
Access and navigate the Simplifyd Box device shell for direct device configuration
The Simplifyd Box device shell is a command-line interface built into every Box router. It gives you direct access to the device for network configuration, diagnostics, and system management — useful when the dashboard is unavailable or when you need low-level access.
Connecting to the Shell
There are two ways to reach the device shell:
SSH
Connect over the network using SSH:
ssh admin@<device-ip>Replace <device-ip> with the LAN IP address of the device (default: 192.168.200.1). SSH access must be enabled in the device's Topology settings panel and a password must be set with the password command.
Serial Console
Connect directly using a USB-to-serial cable plugged into the device's console port:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Baud Rate | 115200 |
| Data Bits | 8 |
| Parity | None |
| Stop Bits | 1 |
Use a terminal application such as PuTTY (Windows) or screen / minicom (Linux/macOS).
The Shell Prompt
Once connected, you will see the shell prompt:
wan-edge-<SERIAL> #The serial number is derived from the device's MAC address and uniquely identifies each unit. For example:
wan-edge-1615561 #Getting Help
Run help at the prompt to see all available commands:
wan-edge-1615561 # helpCommand Reference
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
show | Display interface status, routing table, and version information |
intf | Configure interfaces — IP address, DHCP, MTU, VLANs |
add / rm | Add or remove IP addresses and routes |
route | Add or remove static routes |
wifi | Configure the built-in WiFi access point |
ping | Test connectivity to a host |
logs | Stream logs from a system service |
status | Show VPN tunnel status |
info | Display device information |
password | Set the SSH login password |
set | Set system-level configuration options |
update | Trigger a firmware update |
reboot | Reboot the device |
shutdown | Shut the device down |
history | View or clear command history |
Session Features
- Command history — use the up/down arrow keys to recall previous commands. History is saved to
~/.sesh_history. - Aliases — define custom command shortcuts in
~/.seshrc. - Tab completion — press Tab to auto-complete command names and arguments.
