Reverse SSH (or other tunnel/VPN)

[Bill Campbell]

On Sat, Dec 18, 2004, Michael Hipp wrote:
>Short version:
>Is there any way to do an SSH connection where it is initiated from the 
>host? Or is there some other type of host-initiated tunnel/VPN?
>
>Long version:
>I just gained a new client that will have a Linux server for their small 
>business. They're out in the woods (literally) and will have satellite 
>Internet. If they go with DirecWay satellite, it has an impenetrable NAT so 
>connections into their server from outside will be impossible. But I need a 
>way to remote admin this box (securely, of course).

I've tunnelled ppp through ssh when behind NAT firewalls.  It's not
difficult to set up (there's a HOWTO somewhere, but I don't have it
available here).

Bill
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