Has anyone else started experiencing issues with SSH connections? I am running version 3.18 on Linux and initially I was able to accept calls on port 2222 for ssh while maintaining a locked down port 22 for remote admin. I noticed a sharp drop in visitors to my site and some lists have even removed my BBS from their lists. In troubleshooting I find that connections on port 2222 want me to authenticate to the server first before then passing those credentials to the BBS in an attempt to login.

I don't recall changing anything but did recently increase my number of active ports to 24 from 4. I also have no idea when this stopped working but I have not seen external calls to the BBS for over a month so I have to assume that is in part because of this issue.

Has anyone else seen this or have any idea where to start troubleshooting? I do have the sshd for the OS locked to port 22 in the config files and when I run a status on the sbbs service, I do see the failed login attempts for port 2222.

Thanks

Re: Issue with SSH
By: dlcomm to All on Fri Dec 09 2022 03:40 pm

Has anyone else started experiencing issues with SSH connections? I am running version 3.18 on Linux and initially I was able to accept calls on port 2222 for ssh while maintaining a locked down port 22 for remote admin. I noticed a sharp drop in visitors to my site and some lists have even removed my BBS from their lists. In troubleshooting I find that connections on port 2222 want me to authenticate to the server first before then passing those credentials to the BBS in an attempt to login.

I don't recall changing anything but did recently increase my number of active ports to 24 from 4. I also have no idea when this stopped working but I have not seen external calls to the BBS for over a month so I have to assume that is in part because of this issue.

Has anyone else seen this or have any idea where to start troubleshooting?
I do have the sshd for the OS locked to port 22 in the config files and when I run a status on the sbbs service, I do see the failed login attempts for port 2222.

Are you referring to a Synchronet SSH server (you didn't say)?

If yes, for the proper forums for Synchronet support questions, see https://wiki.synchro.net/howto:support
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Hi,

Yes, I am talking about the terminal server. Sorry if this is the wrong place but just like trying to troubleshoot this issue, I am pulling my hair out (not that I have any left) trying to figure out where to discuss this. I tried the gitlab section but can't sign up with my email address.... had to put a synchro.net email address which then means I can't verify, can't login with my github account and the issue I am having is not already posted.

I really appreciate all the hard work you have put into this product so if I could ask for a bit of assistance on how to report an issue or get community support. Just as back in the day of trying to get a BBS up and running (with no internet to help), I am sure this is one of those issues that is simple once you know what to look for and near impossible when you don't. ;)

Re: Issue with SSH
By: dlcomm to Digital Man on Fri Dec 09 2022 06:03 pm

Hi,

Yes, I am talking about the terminal server. Sorry if this is the wrong place but just like trying to troubleshoot this issue, I am pulling my hair out (not that I have any left) trying to figure out where to discuss this.

Discuss in the Synchronet-related support forums on DOVE-Net, FidoNet, or USENET. You have access to them right here on this very BBS. You're close.

I tried the gitlab section but can't sign up with my email address.... had to put a synchro.net email address which then means I can't verify, can't login with my github account and the issue I am having is not already posted.

1. github "issues" are for reporting bugs or making feature requests, not for asking support questions.
2. if you have a user account here, then you already have a synchro.net email address.

I really appreciate all the hard work you have put into this product so if I could ask for a bit of assistance on how to report an issue or get community support.

From the wiki page I sent you the link to:

Discussion Groups

There are a number of Synchronet-related discussion groups that are very active and you can anticipate a response quickly. They include (in order of preference/popularity):

DOVE-Net Synchronet Discussion, Synchronet Sysops, and Synchronet Programming
USENET alt.bbs.synchronet
FidoNet SYNCHRONET, SYNC_SYSOPS, and SYNC_PROGRAMMING

Just as back in the day of trying to get a BBS up and running
(with no internet to help), I am sure this is one of those issues that is simple once you know what to look for and near impossible when you don't. ;)

Yup, I'm sure. Patience and persistence is key. :-)
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Thanks! That helps!

Re: Issue with SSH
By: dlcomm to Digital Man on Fri Dec 09 2022 07:55 pm

Thanks! That helps!

Cool. I haven't seen any questions posted by you in the support forums yet though. <shrug>
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