WebTerm X Frequently Asked Questions
How do I configure F-Secure and WebTerm X for transparent security?
A key benefit of using Data Fellows Ltd's. F-Secure SSH proxy server for TCP/IP port forwarding is that it is transparent to the end user of WebTerm once it is set up and running. They simply run a WebTerm X sessions that uses REXEC or RSH to access the F-Secure SSH Proxy server instead of a session that access the end host directly. Please note: F-Secure does not currently support the XDM connection protocol.
Configuring F-Secure for port forwarding:
Contact Data Fellows for information on acquiring a copy of F-Secure as well as instruction on how to configure it for general use. The following is only a summary overview of the steps required to enable port forwarding to work with WebTerm X.
1. Create an F-Secure SSH session and test that you can access the command prompt of the desired host. Please note: contract your system administrator or Data Fellows if you are having problems configuring your account for use with SSH.
2. Disconnect F-Secure form the host so that you can edit the session.
3. Open the F-Secure's Edit menu, select Properties, choose the Forwarding tab; the Forwarding TCP/IP connection's dialog box opens.
4. Select "local" and click on the "New" button: The Edit Local Forwarding dialog box opens:
5. Enter the appropriate information in the Edit Local Forwarding dialog box for ONE type of port forwarding (REXEC, RSH, or Telnet):
- Name - enter an appropriate name, i.e. "REXEC"
- Source Port - for REXEC enter 512, for RSH enter 514 and Telnet is typically 23.
- Destination Host - enter the DNS or IP Address of the desired host.
- Destination Port - for REXEC enter 512, for RSH enter 514, and for Telnet enter 23.
- Allow local connections only - check if F-Secure is running on the same computer as WebTerm X and you only want it to work with that user. Otherwise, anyone connecting to that computer's IP Address will be able to access the SSH connection.
- Application to start - you can leave it blank or set the path to wtxv2.exe to run WebTerm X server.
6. Click Apply and OK.
7. Open the connection from the F-Secure's File menu and verify that you are connected to the host.
Creating a WebTerm X session that uses F-Secure's TCP/IP forwarding:
1. Create and test a WebTerm X session that connects to the host referenced by F-Secure using the connection protocol you configured port forwarding for. Do not use F-Secure for this initial test, you want to make sure everything works first.
2. Net, edit the WebTerm X session, and now enter in the Address/Name of the computer running F-Secure in the Hostname/Address dialog box. This can be a separate computer or the computer running WebTerm X. If F-Secure is expected to be running on the same computer as WebTerm X, set the IP to 127.0.0.1. This is a standard "magic" IP Address that references the computer as the "local host" for your computer.
3. Run the session and verify that you are able to connect to the host via the F-Secure SSH proxy server.
4. Save and then distribute the WebTerm X files as normal.
Using a WebTerm X session that connects to host via F-Secure's TCP/IP port Forwarding:
1. Ensure that F-Secure is running and connected to the host.
2. Start the WebTerm X session that have been configured to use the proxy server's IP Address, and proceed as normal.
Should you have any questions or issues please use our Support Request Form.
NOTE: For discontinued products or products no longer in development, contact Sales at 603.880.9118 or via e-mail at: sales@powerlan-usa.com.
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