Originally Posted by smoku

• First install SSH server on the device. I use 'dropbear' package.
• Check for the following lines in /etc/network/interfaces and if there aren't there, add them (using root):
  Code:

  iface usb0 inet static
          address 192.168.2.15
          netmask 255.255.255.0

• Connect N900 with USB cable.
• Select "PC Suite Mode" in popup.
• Switch to 'root' on N900 and issue the following commands:
  Code:

  ifup usb0
  /etc/init.d/dropbear start

• If you're using NetworkManager (Ubuntu etc.) wait for the address search to stop (notification area stops "connecting" animation) and you have a "disconnected" popup.
• Issue the following command on the PC:
  Code:

  sudo ifconfig usb0 192.168.2.14 netmask 255.255.255.0 up

• Then you may:
  Code:

  ssh root@192.168.2.15