DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST
Logging Into Department Computers
To log into a computer from outside the department's network you must have an ssh client installed on your local system. Unix based systems such as Linux and Macs already have this client installed.
Windows systems must have an ssh client installed. A good non-commercial free version is available from:
Logging into the department's network over the WEB:
SSH over the WEB is a convenient means of accessing our network when an ssh client may not
be installed on your local computer (i.e. you are using a system at another site, an airport kiosk or
hotel. Note-That it is preferable for you to use an ssh client versus this method when possible. You'll find the performance much better with the added benefit of a more secure connection.
Logging into other department computers while connected to our network:
Once you have logged into one of the remote servers listed above, you may log into several other public systems if you desire. Or, if you are already working within our network at your office or lab workstation, you may log into any of the following as well. Simply do the following: