How do I use my linode server for my remote access tool?
I own a net-café and until now I've had to go to each computer to check everything is as intended, but I've just now discovered remote access tools which would make my life so much easier. I tried using the ip of my linode and port 22 which is open by default. But it isn't working, any suggestions?
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hphillips
Linode Staff
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I own a net-café and until now I've had to go to each computer to check everything is as intended, but I've just now discovered remote access tools which would make my life so much easier.
It is not clear what you are trying to do. It sounds like you would like to use your Linode to remotely connect to the computers in your café in order to check their configurations.
I tried using the ip of my linode and port 22 which is open by default. But it isn't working, any suggestions?
Port 22 on your Linode would be used for connecting to it via SSH, not the other way around.
In a typical scenario, the computers in your net-café would not be directly connected to the internet. They would instead go through Network Address Translation (NAT) on a gateway device (router/hot-spot/cable modem) so they could share a public IP address. In this situation, you would need to configure port forwarding on your gateway so you would be able to reach the computers inside your private network from the outside.
So we can better help you can you tell us more about what you are trying to do:
What software are you trying to use?
What operating system(s) is running on the systems that you are trying to check
How are your computers connected to the network?
If I have misunderstood your question and you are trying to connect to your Linode via port 22, the following guide can help with troubleshooting SSH: