Gaining
Telnet Access | Setting
Up SecureCRT Software
Remote
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Gaining Telnet Access
Telnet Access is only available
using SSH.
Any user gaining Telnet Access assures us that they are an experienced
Telnet user. In the event that such user causes any server crashes/damages,
their Telnet Access privileges will be revoked and denied for
any future Telnet use.
If you need telnet access to our servers, it can only be done
using SSH. We have it set up to use RSA authentication. You
will need to create a key using your PC's SSH software, then
use SSH feature within your Control Panel to upload the key
to our servers. Once it is uploaded, you will be able to connect
to our servers using SSH. We do not provide an SSH program for
your use. However, as a suggestion only, you can visit http://www.vandyke.com/ and
download their SecureCRT software. This software is available
as a 30 day trial and afterwards must be purchased. Below we
have provided instructions on setting up the software.
Setting Up SecureCRT Software
Each time you run SecureCRT the following box will appear on
your screen.
Ensure that the Session List tab is selected and then click on the New button on the right hand side. This will create the
session that you will use each time you telnet into your account.
Following is a screen shot of the next screen you will see.
(Instructions for this area follow this screen shot.)
NAME - In
the text box next to Name, input a name that SecureCRT can
use to identify this session that you are creating.
PROTOCOL - Select SSH from the drop down box.
As soon as you select SSH, additional boxes will appear
below that selection as follows.
Connect via firewall - Leave this box unchecked.
HOST NAME OR IP - Enter
your domain name or IP number in this text box. (i.e.. yourdomain.com)
PORT - Leave the default
number that is there.
USERNAME
- this is the username that you use to FTP to your account.
CIPHER - Select 3DES
AUTHENTICATION - Select Password from the drop
down box.
PASSWORD - This is the
password for your account, the same one you use to FTP to
your account.
Next you will need to click the Advanced button as indicated in the screen shot below.
Be sure to hit the Advance button and not the Advance tab.
In the next screen (Advanced SSH) the Use Global radio button
is selected by default, and the text box directly beneath
that will automatically be filled in with a file location.
Next locate and click on the Create Identity File
button as indicated in the screen shot below. (Everything
else on that screen should remain as is.)
The next step will generate the key that will identify to
your sessions. This key will be uploaded the first time that
you Telnet to your account. Click on Next as indicated in the
screen shot.
In the next screen you are asked to insert a Passphrase, by providing
this passphrase your key will be encrypted. Next you are asked
to Confirm that passphrase
just as you are when you provide a password. Once you've provided
this information, click on Next as
indicated in the screen shot below.
In the next screen you are asked for a length for your RSA
pair, just accept the default and click Next as indicated in the
screen shot below.
In the next screen your key is actually generated, move your
mouse around until the status bars are complete and then click
on Next as
indicated in the screen shot below.
In the next screen you are prompted for a location in which
to save your Key and Key Pair, you can accept the default,
however if you want this information saved in a different
location be sure to write down the location as it will be
needed when you Telnet to your account the first time. Also,
you should save both files in the same location. Click on
the Finish button
as indicated below when you have selected the location.
You are now returned to the Advanced
SSH window, just click on the
OK button at the bottom of that window to close
that screen, as which point you are returned to the Session
Preferences
Window, again click on the OK button
at the bottom of that window to close that screen.
You are now ready to Telnet to your account by clicking on File
and then on Connect or you can click on the Connect icon (3rd
icon from the left).
When you have successfully connected to your account, you will
be prompted to save the key that you just generated. Follow
the instructions on your screen and once you've done this you
are ready to work within your account. From here it's just like
a normal Telnet session.
Remote Site Disconnected Message
If you receive a Remote Site Disconnected
message, don't be alarmed. Ensure that you have properly set
up your SSH software, if you are still unable to connect, attempt
to connect several more times so that we can capture the correct
information from your dial up, and then submit the Technical
Support Request Form letting us know that your attempt to connect
was not successful. This process can take up to 24 hours to
complete, so be patient and check your login status after 24
hours. If you are still unable to connect after 24 hours, contact
us again and we will attempt the process again. |
