SSH connection problem

[Zhengguo Xu]

> Are you running iptables? (Okay for n00b, that would be a firewall) That
> could be blocking access to port 22.  That's my first guess.  If you're
> still getting timeouts and not a request for login, then something it
> not allowing you access to that port.
>

ps -A | grep iptable gives nothing so i guess iptables is not running. or is
there any other way to check it?



>
> You've demonstrated that you can ssh between the 2 boxes in one
> direction, that eliminates a network problem for the most part.  Try
> shutting down your firewall on your desktop and try to ssh from the
> laptop again.
>

i did installed firestarter but i don't think it's running (it need to be
manually initiated). also, if the iptables is running, how to shut it down?
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