5.5.6. Remote connection to GCap via an SSH tunnel

5.5.6.1. Introduction

This procedure describes how to connect from a remote PC securely using an SSH tunnel.

Astuce

If a password error occurs, the protection system will be activated. To view the policy setting on the Gcap, use the show bruteforce-protection command. After a certain number of failures, the account will be locked. To unlock it: either wait, or use the system unlock command with a higher privilege level account.


5.5.6.2. Preliminary operations


5.5.6.3. Procedure

  • On the remote PC running Linux:

    • open a command prompt

    • enter the ssh identifiant@adresse_ip_GCap or ssh identifiant@FQDN_GCap command
      For example, ssh setup@gcap where:

      • the identifier is setup and

      • the FQDN is gcap.

    • validate the command

    • enter password of the entered login

  • On a Windows PC:

    • open an SSH client software, such as Putty

    • enter the IP address of the interface GCap then validate

The command prompt is displayed.

[Monitoring DOWN] GCap name (gcap-cli)

Note

Press Tab to display all available commands.

Press Enter to display all available commands along with a short explanation.