On 18 Feb 2004, Jacob S. wrote: > On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:25:08 +0000 > Anthony Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm trying to run ssh between two computers but I get: > > > > "connect to host port 22: Connection refused." > > > > I have portmapper turned off for security, but is it essential for > > ssh? > > In my /etc/hosts.allow file I have the line "sshd: ALL". I don't think > portmap should make a difference. (Also note that I'm running ssh as a > daemon, on this machine, not through inetd or anything else.) > so am I.
> > Also, what is the hostname I have to supply? The FQDN seems to be > > acampbell.org.uk but this is the same for both computers, which > > doesn't seem to be right. > > Any FQDN that properly resolves to the ip address for the computer > you're trying to ssh into should work. You could also use it's ip > address, if you need to make sure which computer is giving you the > problem. > > HTH, > Jacob > Thanks for this reply. I'm getting "connection refused" on port 22. I don't know if this port is blocked, perhaps. (I had bastille in place at one time though not now.) AC -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]