How to access Ouster Lidar Web Interface Remotely via Tailscale (Port Forwarding)

If your LiDAR and Edge Box are connected over a Tailscale network, you can access the LiDAR web interface from your local browser using SSH port forwarding.

Prerequisites

• Tailscale is running on both your computer and the Edge Box.

• You can SSH into the Edge Box using its Tailscale IP.

Steps

1. Run this command on your local machine:

   ssh -L 8191:<LIDAR_IP>:80 ouster@<EDGE_IP> -N

   • Replace <LIDAR_IP> with your LiDAR’s IP address (as seen from the Edge Box).

   • Replace <EDGE_IP> with the Tailscale IP of the Edge Box.

2. Open your browser and go to:

   http://127.0.0.1:8191

📘 Explanation

This command creates an SSH tunnel that:

• Forward port 80 (LiDAR web port) from the LiDAR

• To port 8191 on your local computer

You are now effectively viewing the LiDAR’s web interface as if it were hosted locally.