SSH Secure Client (Telnet & SFTP)
Installing & Using SSH Secure Shell for Windows Operation Systems
What is SSH?:
SSH is an application that protects the TCP/IP connections between two computers. The software enables secure terminal sessions (Telnet) and file transfers (FTP) to and from the servers. It also enables the secured use of networked applications over untrusted networks. The encryption of the connection is done at the application layer, meaning that the security provided is available regardless of the network connection speed or type.
Why Use SSH Secure FTP Client?:
Using an SSH Secure FTP Client is now required for all FTP connections to Peoplesoft and soon will be required for FTP connections to the Cal Poly Intranet. SSH Secure FTP Client allows you to connect to an FTP server securely by encrypting and hiding your password and other information that you send over your FTP connection.
This allows you to protect critical information form being hijacked and used by unauthorized persons.
System Requirements:
• Windows 95 (OSR2.1), Windows 98 or 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 4 (with Service Pack 5 or 6 installed), Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 1 or 2 installed), or Windows XP
• Functional connection to a remote host, Network or PPP Dial UP connection
• 4 MB of disk space
• Note: the Secure Shell client will save each user's settings in that particular user's personal directory
Installing and Using SSH Secure FTP Client
Installing the Software:
Before you begin the installation of the SSH Secure FTP Software make sure you have Administrative rights on your computer and that you know your Cal Poly Intranet username and password which is usually your email password. Call the Helpdesk at x6776 if you forgot your password. Installation will install 2 programs, but you will use only the FTP client.
1. Download the SSH Secure FTP Client from this webpage,
http://www.csupomona.edu/os/windows/license/csupomona/SSH%20Client/SSHSecureShell/ (You can copy and paste the web link by highlighting it and clicking the Control and C key on your keyboard, then put the cursor in the address bar of your web browser and clicking on the Control and V button to paste the address, then click on the Go button)
2. You’ll be prompted for your Cal Poly Intranet username and password then click OK. On this page click on SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.3.exe and you will be asked to save the software to your computer. Click on Save, select a location to download the program and then click on Save again.
3. Once the download is complete, click on the Open button to begin the installation of the software. If a window with Open doesn’t appear then go to the folder where you downloaded the file and double click on the icon called SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.3. Click on Next when the screen below appears and then click on Yes to agree with the License Agreement.
4. Next chose the destination folder to install the software, the default location is “C:\Program Files\SSH
Communications Security”. Click Next to accept the location or type in a different one if you prefer. After this
Using Secure FTP Client:
1. To launch the program click on the Icon on the Desktop called SSH Secure File Transfer Client. You can also launch the program by going to Start > Programs > SSH Secure Shell folder and chose Secure File Transfer Client.
2. After the program starts up, click on Quick Connect button in upper left. If the below Error Box appears click on OK.
3. The Connect to Remote Host box will show, then enter the info below and click Connect Host Name: ftp.csupomona.edu or another path
User Name: your Cal Poly username Port Number: 22
Authentication Method: Password
4. The Host Identification window appears, click on Yes
5. Next is the Password Window, enter you password and click OK
6.
Now save your settings by going to the menu and File > Save Settings
7. You are now connected to the FTP sever and can transfer files. The left window pane contains a list of files on your computer, the right pane contains files on the FTP server. To transfer a file to the FTP server highlight it on the left pane by clicking on it so it turns blue. Then go to the menu at the top and select Operation > Upload.
Your file is then transferred to the FTP server on the left pane. To download files to your computer from the FTP server highlight the file in the right pane and select Operation > Download.
Logging Off and Saving Your Settings:
1. To disconnect from your FTP session go to the menu and select File > Disconnect. A window appears and asks
“Do you want to disconnect?”, check mark the Remember my answer and then click OK.
2. To turn off the SSH Secure File Transfer program select File > Exit from the Menu. A window appears to save your settings, check mark “Remember my answer” and select Yes.
Starting Secure FTP Client Again:
1. Once your settings are saved, starting Secure SSH Secure File Transfer next time is easy. Start the program by clicking the Icon on your desktop or by selecting it from the Programs menu. Once it starts up, click on the Quick Connect button in the upper left. Your FTP settings will be displayed then click on the Connect Button.
You will be then prompted for your Password, click OK and then you will be connected to the FTP server and can transfer files.
