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User Manual

for

SSH Gateway Service

Version 3.0

Date: 31st

August 2005

By ITS PolyU


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Preface

This manual provides information on how to install and setup SSH client in Microsoft Windowsenvironment.

This manual is prepared by Information Technology Services (ITS) of The Hong Kong

Polytechnic University.

1. Preparing for Install describes the hardware and software requirement for SSH client.2. Installing Software describes how to install the SSH client software.3. Configuration describes how to configure the SSH client to establish the connection to

PolyU Secure Shell Gateway.

4. Frequently Asked Questions lists the comment question and answer.After reading this manual, you will be able to access Academic Unix cluster members and othermachines inside/outside PolyU campus network by establishing a connection between your SSH

client and PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service. For more detail information, please visit SSHwebsite at http://www.ssh.com/

Important Note

The SSH TectiaTM

Client is non-commercial version and may not be used for any commercial

purpose.


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1. Preparing for Installation1.1.Hardware Requirement

z Pentium-class processorz 10 MB of available hard-disk spacez Monitor resolution of 800x600 or greater

1.2.Software Requirementz Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME,

Windows NT, or Windows 2000, XP)

http://www.microsoft.com/

1.3.Recommended SSH clientz SSH TectiaTM Client (Version 3.2.9 build 283 or above) [Non-Commercial Version]

http://www.ssh.com/support/downloads/secureshellwks/non-commercial.htmlz PuTTY (Release 0.54 or above)

http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html


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2. Installing Software2.1.SSH TectiaTM Client (Release 0.54)

z Step 1 Start InstallShield WizardDouble click the downloaded SSH Tectia

TMClient software to start an

InstallShield Wizard. ClickNext button to step 2

Figure 2.1-1 InstallShield Wizard

z Step 2 License AgreementPlease read the license agreement carefully. Remind that this client is non-commercial version and may not be used for any commercial purpose. If you

accept all the terms, clickYes button to step 3. Otherwise, clickNo button to closethe installation

Figure 2.1-2 License Agreement


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z Step 3 Choose Destination LocationUse the default folder and clickNext to step 4

Figure 2.1-3 Destination Location

z Step 4 Select Program FolderUse the default folder and clickNext to step 5

Figure 2.1-4 Program Folder


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z Step 5 Select ComponentsUse the default-selected components and clickNext to step 6

Figure 2.1-5 InstallShield Wizard

z Step 6 Check Setup InformationCheck with selected settings. If you are satisfied with the settings, clickNext tostep 6

Figure 2.1-6 Check Setup Information


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z Step 7 Installation in progressInstallation in progress. It may take 5 minutes (depends on different machine).

Please wait until you see Setup Complete (Figure 2.1-8). ClickFinish to close

Figure 2.1-7 Installation in progress

Figure 2.1-8 Setup Complete


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2.2.PuTTYThere is no installation on using PuTTY on Windows platform. After downloadedPuTTY (the Telnet and SSH client itself), double click the downloaded file. PuTTY

Configuration shows as Figure 2.2-1.

Figure 2.1-7 Installation in progress


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3. Configuration3.1.SSH TectiaTM Client

z Step 1 Start SSH TectiaTM ClientDouble click the SSH Tectia

TMClient icon to start

Figure 3.1-1 SSH TectiaTM

Client


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z Step 2 Quick ConnectClick the left right hand cornerQuick Connect button (Figure 3.1-2). A Connect

to Remote Host (Figure 3.1-3) window will appear.

Figure 3.1-2 Quick Connect

Figure 3.1-3 Connect to Remote Host Window


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z Step 3 Setting for connect to PolyU Secure Shell Gateway serviceEnter the following setting. After that, clickConnect button. Host Name :hkpussh.polyu.edu.hk User Name : Your NetID Port Number :22 Authentication Method :

Figure 3.1-4 Default SSH remote hosts setting

z Step 4 Host IdentificationIf you are the first time to use/connect to PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service, you

need to accept the fingerprint of the SSH Gateway host. The accepted fingerprintwill save at your local host machine. ClickYes button to continuous.

Figure 3.1-5 Host Identification

z Step 5 PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service authorizationEnter (Figure 3.1-6). ClickYes button to continuous.

Figure 3.1-6 Authorization


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z Step 6 PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service menuFinished all the setting, PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service menu appear.

Figure 3.1-7 SSH Gateway service menu

z Step 7 How to use PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service menu Press option a or b or c to connect to General Computing Academic

Unix cluster (hkpu07, hkpu10 or hkpu23). Press option d or e to connect to Research Computing Academic Unix

cluster (hkpu11 or hkpu12). Press option f or g to connect to other machine that within PolyU campus

such as your departmental server. Use option f if you use domain name

service (DNS) or option g if you use internet protocol (IP) address as

connection. Please read the instruction carefully after you press the option. Press option h to display help screen. Press option x to disconnect PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service.


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3.2.PuTTYz Step 1 Start PuTTY

Double click the PuTTY icon to start

Figure 3.2-1 PuTTY


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z Step 2 Connection Protocol SettingSingle click SSH under Connection. On Preferred SSH protocol version,

choice 2 only

Figure 3.2-2 Connection Protocol


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z Step 3 Setting for connect to PolyU Secure Shell Gateway serviceEnter the following setting. After that, clickConnect button. Host Name (or IP address) : hkpussh.polyu.edu.hk Protocol : 22

Figure 3.2-3 Connection Protocol


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z Step 4 PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service authorizationEnter the following setting. After that, clickConnect button.

Enter and .

Figure 3.2-4 Authorization


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4. Frequently Asked Questions4.1.Installation Issues

How can I uninstall the SSH TectiaTM Client?Open your Windows Control Panel (by clicking the Start button and then clicking the

Control Panel option from the Settings menu). Double click on the Add/Remove

Programs icon, then select SSH Secure Shell, and follow the displayed instructions.

How can I uninstall the PuTTY Client?Simply to delete the downloaded PuTTY client

4.2.Connection Issues Does PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service support connecting from SSH protocol

version 1?

Not support.

Does PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service support FTP service?Not directly support.

Does PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service support tunneling service?Not support.

Does PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service support X11 Forwarding?Not support.

4.3.Technical Issues What ports does the SSH connection use?

SSH connection uses port 22 for the server, ports 1024 and higher for the client.

What type of terminal emulation is supported?The terminal emulation is compatible up to vt100 & vt220 standard.

What the function on SSH TectiaTM Clients toolbar?The important functions of the SSH TectiaTM Client can be activated accessed using

the basic toolbar and profiles toolbar. By default, the basic toolbar is located at the

top of the clients window and the profile tool bar is located user it. For more details,

please visit SSH website. (http://www.ssh.com/products/tectia/client)

Figure 4.3-1 Add Profile window

Figure 4.3-2 Add Profile window.


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How can I bookmark PolyU Secure Shell Gateway service in SSH TectiaTM Client?After you successful connect to SSH Gateway host, a small pop-up windows Add

Profile appear. You can enter the name on your bookmark and click Add to

Profiles. Next time when you want to connect again, simple use Profile to call the

connection.

Figure 4.3-3 Add Profile window

Figure 4.3-4 Using Profile

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