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problem to ssh into Ubuntu 10.04 server

Asked by wyverndany

Hi ,

I'm having a problem trying to set up an ssh connection to my home computer using my laptop.
I have installed ssh-server in the home computer and I tested it using
>> ssh localhost
and it works.

Then I try from my laptop to connect using:

>> ssh [username]@xx.xxx.x.xxx

after this it hangs for a while and then it just times out.
I tried to ping the ip address and it doesn't work.
The ip address I'm using is the one that my home workstation displays.

I know this is probably a very basic problem, but I goggled my way through the common solutions and couldn't find anything that actually worked.
I tried specifying the port the server is hearing as found online but still is failing.

I believe it may be a problem with the internet connection to my home computer but I don't know how to verify it.

Hope someone can help me out here.

Thanks very much

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Are you connecting over the WWW then you will need to configure port forwarding in your router to allow the data through.

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wyverndany (wyverndany) said : 		#2

I live on University residences and I don't have any router in my place. I connect directly.
Is there a way to check port forwarding ??

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

So you are in the University network connecting to your home PC, is that right?

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wyverndany (wyverndany) said : 		#4

Yes.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#5

Ok and your home PC, do you cpnnect to the web via a broadband router to maybe give wireless?

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wyverndany (wyverndany) said : 		#6

My home is in the same network as my workstation since I live in the university campus.
So i just connect to the web directly with no router of my own.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#7

If they are on the same LAN then you should have zero issue, unless the University guys are blocking all SSH traffic

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wyverndany (wyverndany) said : 		#8

Is there a way to check this ?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#9

Ask the admins, or you may be able to quiz the LAN with nmap but not sure

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