SSH Tunnel Guide


  1. This is a simple guide to configure an SSH tunnel to a ClarkConnect server's webconfig pages using Putty.



Add a connection:

  1. Host Name (or IP)
  2. Port
  3. Saved Sessions (enter the name for this connection)
  4. Click the Tunnels category
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Now add the tunnel:

  1. Source port = 81
  2. Destination = localhost:81
  3. Click Add
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Save the new session:

  1. Click Session
  2. Click Save
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After saving the session above, highlight it and select Open. Login to the server and minimize the SSH window. Open your browser, enter https://localhost:81 and then login to the webconfig as root. NOTE: extended inactivity in the browser will eventually close the SSH session.