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WinSCP Configuration for Two Hops

The WinSCP Config is quite simple and utilizes its 'tunnel' feature. Open WinSCP and configure a saved session for the final destination host as follows:

1. On the Session page, fill in the hostname and user name for the final destination host. Leave the password blank.
2. Check the 'Advanced options' box in the login dialog.
3. Select the Connection > Tunnel page.
4. Check the 'Connect through SSH tunnel' box.
5. Fill in the Host name and user name of the intermediate host. Leave the password blank.
6. Save the session using the button in the lower right-hand corner of the window.

When you log in using the new profile, you will be prompted for two passwords. The first is for your account on the intermediate host, and the second is for your account on the final-destination host. After login, the bounce is entirely transparent and WinSCP works as if you had connected directly to the final-destination host. The connection process can be made even more transparent and secure by using public key authentication with Pageant instead of passwords.

<Copied/Modified from : http://mikelococo.com/2008/01/multihop-ssh/>

Using PuTTY and XMING

What is PuTTY ?

PuTTY is a Windows SSH client that allows you to connect to the CSE servers, giving you a terminal window like you use in the CSE laboratories. PuTTY can be found on via Google.

What is Xming ?

Xming is a standalone open source X Server for Windows.  Programs that use a graphical user interface like Kate require an X server on your home computer. Xming can be found via Google.

Installing PuTTY and XMing

Run the setup programs for PuTTY and Xming. We suggest that you choose the default options for the installation, and choose the options to create icons for PuTTY and Xming on the desktop.

Xming must be running before you run PuTTY.  When it is running, you will see an X icon in the system tray (the bottom right hand side of your Windows screen). If you forget, you can always run it after running PuTTY, even if you are logged on to the CSE login server.

Configuring PuTTY and XMing

When you run PuTTY for the first time, you will see a window like the one below

STEP 1 - In the box below Host Name (or IP Address) enter 'hostname.cs.ucr.edu'.

STEP 2 - Make sure SSH is selected.

STEP 3 - Enter  'hostname.cs.ucr.edu' in the box below Saved Sessions.

STEP 4 - Click the [-] to expand SSH from the window on the left (if necessary) and click X11.  You should see this screen. Ensure that the checkbox for Enable X11 forwarding is selected.

After you have clicked the check box, scroll the left hand window back to the top and click on the Session heading.  You should see the same screen as in Step 1

STEP 5 - Click the Save button. The host name you entered should now appear below Default Settings. In the future, you will be able to connect by simply double-clicking this host name.

STEP 6 - Click the Open button.

STEP 7 - If you see a window like this: click the Yes button.

STEP 8 When you see: login as: enter your CSE username.

STEP 9 When you see: username@hostname.cs.ucr.edu's password: enter your CSE password.

YOU ARE NOW REMOTELY LOGGED IN TO YOUR CSE ACCOUNT

<Copied/Modified from : http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~helpdesk/documentation/Putty.html>

For NXclient and other account FAQ please see General CS help: http://www.cs.ucr.edu/faq/