Securing X-Win32 Sessions with SSH: HOWTO
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Summary: Explains how to set up SSH and X-Win32 to secure X-Win32 sessions.
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Configure X-Win32
- Open the X-Win32 Configurator: click Start -> Programs -> Network Apps -> X-Win32 x.x -> X-Config
- Click the tab labeled "Security"
- Click "Add..."
- Enter
127.0.0.1 and then click "OK"
- Check "Access Control"
- Check "Use XAuth"
- Click the tab labeled "Display"
- Ensure that an available IP is checked, and then write it down or click "Copy"
- Click "OK"
Configure SSH
SSH's default configuration has X11 tunneling enabled, but you can double check to be sure:
- Open SSH: click Start -> Programs -> Network Apps -> SSH Secure Shell -> Secure Shell Client
- Click "Profiles"
- Click "Edit profiles..."
Note: "Quick Connect" will be highlighted, but if you have a custom profile, then you should edit it instead.
- Click the tab labeled "X11 Tunneling"
- Ensure that "Tunnel X11 connections" is checked
- Click "OK"
Start X-Win32
- Open the X-Win32 Configurator: click Start -> Programs -> Network Apps -> X-Win32 x.x -> X-Win32
- On the window labeled XDMCP Selector, click "Cancel"
SSH to a UNIX/Linux System
- Open SSH: click Start -> Programs -> Network Apps -> SSH Secure Shell -> Secure Shell Client
- Click "Quick Connect"
- Enter the parameters and then click "Connect" (the following parameters are for Baylor ECS students):
Host Name: molar
User Name: <your username>
Port Number: 22
Authentication: Password
- Enter your password
- Test that it works by running an X-app:
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