Installing SSH Secure Shell Client on Your Home Machine

The Secure Shell Client is a more secure alternative to Telnet

1. Download the SSH Installer from CCSF's Sol Server

Start a browser, such as Internet Explorer, and type in this address:

ftp://sol.ccsf.org/pub/TCP/SSH

Press Enter. The screen should show a list of files as shown in the figure to the right on this page. Scroll to the file sshSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe, drag it onto your desktop, and drop it there. That will start the file transfer from the sol server to your C drive. It is a 5 MB file so it might take as long as half an hour with a 56 K modem connection.

2. Run the Installer Program

You should see an icon labeled sshSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe on your desktop as shown in the figure to the right on this page. Double-click the icon.

3. Using the InstallShield Wizard

An InstallShield Wizard window opens. Press the Enter key each time it asks you for a response, accepting the default choices.

4. Discard the Installer

Drag the sshSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe file to the Recycle Bin and drop it there.