Thecus N1200 Module: SSH

Facts

Name: SSH (Secure Shell)

Maintainer(s): Javascout

Target: N1200

Latest version: 1.1.01

Description

Based on the 3.0.01 release of the N2100 SSH Module by Mshapf, Lzimmerma. Executables replaced with powerpc versions and the install.rdf modified for the N1200

Module version 1.0.01

This modules enables the ssh daemon of the N1200. Permanent storage of ssh keys is available. The public part of the ssh key pair may be uploaded into directory /raid/module/SSH/sshkeys. A set of sample scripts (located here) show how to use those keys for different tasks. Scripts are targeted for Linux and Mac OS X.

• keyless-entry.sh : generates sshkeys and loads public key to server (shell access only).
• secafp-keygen.sh : generate sshkeys and loads public key to server (port forwarding only).
• secafp-launch.sh : open secure tunnel to server and access afp share via tunnel.
• secrsync-keygen.sh : generates sshkey which will allow rsync usage only.
• secrsync-simple-backup.sh : backup single directory, targeted for interactive use, does not require sshkey.
• secrsync-backup.sh : backup multiple directories, requires ssh key, suitable for automatic backups using cron.

To activate a new public key the N1200 either needs to be rebooted or alternatively the SSH module may simply be disabled and re-enabled again. During module upgrades ssh keys are preserved. To remove all public keys use the flush button.

Further more root password backup and restore functionality has been added. Before upgrading the Thecus firmware you are advised to backup your root password. After the firmware upgrade just hit the restore button and your own root password will be active again.

Software package openssl has been integrated. You may now generate ssh keys or web certificates on the N1200 itself. Please have a look at Thecus N2100 Fixing Certificate problems for a detailed description how to use the on-board tools to setup your own certificate authority and issue a proper web certificate for your N1200.

Complements the root password backup/restore function with a third button for root password initialization; The init button will put the root password to "irresistible" (the same default as with module ROOTPSW). Backup/restore will now also take care of (modified) apache web certificates. The SSH module will automatically perform a backup when being installed.

Versions

• Version 1.1.01
  • Release date: 2007-08-01
  • Works on firmware: 1.0.06
  • Does not work on firmware:
  • Download (tgz): SSH 1.1.01