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This is a log of my attempts to create an SSH tunneling solution on OS X Tiger.

GOAL: To be able to surf securely on my laptop (known hereinafer as the LAPTOP) at open access Wi-Fi hotspots, hotels, etc. by connecting over SSH to my office Mac (known hereinafter as the DESKTOP) and using its connection to get to the outside world.

Step 1: Establishing an SSH connection between computers (DONE)

  • Enable the SSH server on DESKTOP
    • Open the Sharing system preference pane
    • Click the Services tab
    • Start the “Remote Login” service
    • Note the static IP address of the DESKTOP
  • Open port 22 on router
    • On Linksys enter the Port Forwarding section and adding Port 22 TCP
  • Establish an SSH session from LAPTOP to DESKTOP
    • Open terminal on LAPTOP
    • type @@ssh login@IPaddress of DESKTOP
    • enter password
    • We’re in

Step 2: Automating login between computers (DONE)

  • Create public key on LAPTOP

Step 3: Creating an HTTP Tunnel

Leo Laporte November 25, 2005, at 10:49 AM

23 May 2006

00:15 by RC?.

A PC of a family member has Windows XP home edition. It started having trouble opening the customized web home page. Then mail. Now, many web sites. I contacted the ISP and the tech suggested that it might be that the security files wouldn’t allow access to any minimally secure sites, but didn’t know how to fix it. I use Macs, so I’m not accustomed to Windows troubles. How can I fix it? Thanks.

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