You must have a ssh client installed to access the Linux terminal server. WPI recommends using PuTTY.
Use of the WPI Network, whether on campus or through the GlobalProtect VPN client, is required to ssh to the Linux Terminal Cluster.
First Time Use
Save the Linux Terminal Server
- Open PuTTY
- Enter the following hostname:
linux.wpi.edu
- Ensure the connection type is
SSH
- Under the Saved Sessions heading, enter
WPI Linux
in the text field - Press Save
Launch WPI Linux Session
- Highlight then double-click WPI Linux session
- In the login as: window, input your WPI Username and press Enter/Return on your keyboard
- Input your WPI password and press Enter/Return on your keyboard
- Note: No characters will show up on the screen as you input your password. That is normal!
Additional Session Configuration Options
Enable KeepAlives
KeepAlives allow you to send data through the session at regular intervals to prevent your session from cutting an idle connection off.
To enable keepalives, before you launch PuTTY:
- Select the Connection category in the left column
- Input
10
in the Seconds between keepalives (0 to turn off) field
Enable X-Forwarding
X-Forwarding is a way to display graphics from the terminal server from the ssh session. This enables you to launch programs that have a graphical user interface.
To enable X-Forwarding, before you launch PuTTY:
- Input the server address (
linux.wpi.edu
) - Within the Connection section, expand SSH by pressing the plus sign (+)
- Select the X11 category
- Check the box for Enable X11 forwarding