Installing SSH Secure Shell Client on Your Home Machine

The Secure Shell Client is a more secure alternative to Telnet

Do not install software on campus lab machines! If you are working in the ICL-1 or Cloud 218 or another lab on campus, SSH Secure Shell Client is already installed. If you are using your own machine at home, do all the steps below.

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.