SSHD Connection Problems
 

I was just recompiling my server today... and when I go to compile OpenSSH with the SSHD configured deally... I think I did it all right.

The reason for this hypothisis is that I can connect to the machine FROM the machine... and it logs in perfectly... so I know that the software is up and running.

BUT... I can't connect from any REMOTE boxes... it says "Network timeout" or whatnot...

I am running behind a router... and yes the port is forwarded :? ...

Just I dont have any ideas on what could make the SSHD except any remote connections...

If you have another computer behind the router with your server try disabling the firewalls on both and then try to connect. A few days ago I was setting up sshd and was sure that I had it and the firewalls all configured correctly. Turned out my configurations for the firewall were not sticking. After I disabled the firewalls and connected fine I knew that it was a problem there and not with my ssh set-up. If you can connect then you will have to go back and figure out how to get your firewall configured.

Okay, since I have no clue on IPChains config file... I just took out all the REJECTs in the config file... and it works! Yay...

This is my file...

# Firewall configuration written by lokkit
# Manual customization of this file is not recommended.
# Note: ifup-post will punch the current nameservers through the
# firewall; such entries will *not* be listed here.
:input ACCEPT
:forward ACCEPT
:output ACCEPT
-A input -s 0/0 67:68 -d 0/0 67:68 -p udp -i eth0 -j ACCEPT
-A input -s 0/0 67:68 -d 0/0 67:68 -p udp -i eth1 -j ACCEPT
-A input -s 0/0 -d 0/0 -i lo -j ACCEPT
#-A input -p tcp -s 0/0 -d 0/0 0:1023 -y -j REJECT
#-A input -p tcp -s 0/0 -d 0/0 2049 -y -j REJECT
#-A input -p udp -s 0/0 -d 0/0 0:1023 -j REJECT
#-A input -p udp -s 0/0 -d 0/0 2049 -j REJECT
#-A input -p tcp -s 0/0 -d 0/0 6000:6009 -y -j REJECT
#-A input -p tcp -s 0/0 -d 0/0 7100 -y -j REJECT

Which REJECT line is stoping my SSH from connecting?

Unfortunately I don't know much about firewalling. In RH 7.3 I type setup in a terminal window, select Firewall Configuration, select the customize button and then X the allow incoming SSH (thats from memory - could be different for you).

Since I'm behind a natural firewall... I dont care too much about it for right now. Thanks anyways...