Feeder SSH Tunnels

SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that allows a secure access over an encrypted connection. Reverse SSH is a technique that can be used to access systems (that are behind a firewall) from the outside world.

To configure an SSH Tunnel:

Fill in the details in the Server Connection section (see table below) to configure a connection to the server.
Click Apply.
In the Reverse Tunnels section, click Add.
The Tunnel Details dialog appears:
Type the Remote Source Port that will be used to connect.
In the Local Destination IP field, type the IP address of the Zixi Feeder.
In the Local Destination Port, type the port number in the Zixi Feeder for the specific reverse SSH tunnel.
Click OK.

Field	Description
Server connection
Host	Displays the Host name or IP address for the SSH connection.
SSH Port	Displays the port for the SSH connection. Default:22
Username	Displays the username. SSH assumes the username on the remote computer is the same as that on the local one.
Key File	Indicates if a key file has been uploaded. Click Upload Key to upload a key file to the server.
Reverse tunnels
Remote Source Port	Displays the remote source port.
Local Destination IP	Displays the IP address of the local destination.
Local Destination Port	Displays the port number of the local destination.
Status	Displays the status of the SSH tunnel.