SecureCRT

SecureCRT is the Windows application used to access CARS. SecureCRT uses SSH to ensure secure connections. If you are trying to access the admin.stedwards.edu server you will need to use SecureCRT.

Accessing SecureCRT

Setting Up SecureCRT

Configuring Options

Accessing SecureCRT

There may be an icon labeled admin on the desktop screen of your computer which is a shortcut to the administrative computer connection. If so, double-click on this icon to log in to admin.

If a shortcut to admin is not on the desktop, click on the Start button and go to Programs and then SEU Network Applications. Click on Admin connect.

If SecureCRT is not installed on your computer, go to the SEU Software Downloads Page to download a copy. You will need to login with your SEU login and password.

Setting up SecureCRT to access admin.stedwards.edu

If SecureCRT is already installed on your computer it should already be configured to access admin. If not you can set up a new session.

1. Click on the File menu and select Quick Connect.
2. Change the Protocol to ssh2
3. Enter admin.stedwards.edu as the Hostname.
4. Click on Connect.
   
5. If promted to accept a new host key, click Accept & Save.
   
6. Enter your username and password when prompted.
   
   The next time you connect to SecureCRT go to the File menu and select the admin.stedwards.edu server.
    

Setting up Options to Work Correctly with CARS/Jenzabar-CX

In order to view the CARS menus properly it may be necessary to change Session Options in SecureCRT to set Terminal Emulation and Keyboard Mapping to VT100. To change Session Options:

1. Click on the Options menu and select Session Options.
   
2. Click on the + sign to the left of Emulation.
3. Set Terminal Emulation to VT100.
4. Click in the box next to Select an alternate keyboard emulation. Then select VT100 from the drop down menu.
   

Changing Session Options to set the Backspace key to send "Delete"

1. Click on Mapped Keys under Emulation.
2. Click on the box to the left of Backspace sends delete.
   

To save your Options changes, click on OK and then click on the Options menu and select Save Settings Now.