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

Make an initial connection to the GCap (see Procedure for direct connection to GCap).
Learn the name of the GCap or its IP address (see Procedure for viewing network Tunneland Management interface settings ).

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.