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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