01 / TERMINAL SESSIONS
Reach the device. Even the old one.
SSH, Telnet, Rlogin and serial. Modern equipment, obscure consoles and legacy switches: Relay gives you connection options, with explicit opt-in for weak legacy SSH algorithms.
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FOX Relay · For network engineers
Your devices.
Your sessions.
One workspace.
Move between terminal sessions, saved sites and focused network tools without losing the context of the job.
Private field testing · Windows, Linux and Apple Silicon macOS · No public download
A workspace built around the job
Connect. Investigate.
Keep your place.
02 / SITE CONTEXT
Pick up the next task.
Saved sites, session logging and file transfers keep practical device work close at hand.
03 / FOCUSED PLUGINS
Go beyond the prompt.
Use Plugin Manager to add tools for LLDP mapping, switch health and configuration workflows.
Legacy connectivity. Informed decisions.
Old switch. Weak crypto.
Still your problem.
We don't always get to choose what we're logging into. Sometimes it's the switch with twenty years of uptime and a very different idea of security.
Ancient, obscure, deprecated? We'll try to connect. Relay offers legacy SSH compatibility alongside Telnet, Rlogin and serial access, so you have options when the equipment can't meet modern expectations.
You choose the connection.
Relay makes the risk visible.
Weak legacy SSH algorithms require explicit opt-in. Connection indicators explain the negotiated security level, from SSH with no flagged algorithms to broken cryptography and unencrypted network traffic. Compatibility does not make an unsafe connection safe.
No algorithms flagged
SSH negotiated algorithms with no known practical break. This is a connection assessment, not a guarantee about the device.
Legacy cryptography
SSH negotiated older algorithms with a reduced security margin. Worth upgrading when the device supports it.
Broken cryptography
SSH negotiated algorithms considered broken. Treat the connection as no more private than Telnet.
Unencrypted traffic
Network protocols such as Telnet expose session traffic, including credentials, to anyone able to observe the path.
Serial is a direct physical connection and is marked separately. Compatibility depends on the device, protocol and available transport; Relay cannot guarantee access to every device.
You may have to use the old connection. You should always understand the risk.
Inside FOX Relay
From the terminal
to the task at hand.
Real application screens from the Windows field-testing build. Select a screenshot to inspect it at full size.
01 / LLDP Mapper & RenamerFollow the links.
Follow the links.
Make the ports easier to understand.
Map switchports and LLDP neighbors across supported devices. Review suggested port names and preview rename commands before deciding what to apply.
The screenshot shows the setup workspace. No device scan has been run, and ports are not renamed automatically.
02 / Switch HealthBring switch evidence
Bring switch evidence
into the investigation.
Choose targets, select a supported platform and control scan concurrency and command timeouts. Switch Health gathers evidence using Relay credentials, with optional alternate credentials for the scan.
Results describe completed checks; they do not certify a device as healthy. Supported commands vary by platform.
03 / Your terminal preferencesMake the workspace
Make the workspace
comfortable for the long session.
Adjust the terminal font, scrollback and keyboard behavior to suit your workflow. Keep familiar terminal preferences alongside your saved sites and tools.
Extend your workspace
The right tool.
Within reach.
Explore plugins for the network task in front of you. Device and command support depend on the individual plugin.
LLDP Mapper
Explore network neighbors and links using LLDP evidence.
Switch Health
Bring supported switch diagnostics into your Relay workflow.
Plugin Manager
Find and install functional plugins without unlock codes.
Two perspectives on the same job
AirWitness sees the client.
Relay reaches the device.
Use AirWitness to investigate wireless conditions and the client experience. Use FOX Relay when the next step takes you into a device session or a network plugin.
See AirWitness in action →A few useful answers
Before you get started.
Which platforms does FOX Relay support?
Relay has builds for Windows x64, Linux x64 and Apple Silicon macOS. These are private alpha builds for invited testers, not public downloads; capabilities vary by platform.
Which connection methods are available?
The Relay workspace supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin and serial terminal sessions. Device access requires network reachability, appropriate connection hardware where needed and authorized credentials.
Can FOX Relay connect to older switches and legacy SSH servers?
Relay offers explicitly enabled legacy SSH algorithms as well as Telnet, Rlogin and serial connections. Security indicators distinguish modern SSH, legacy algorithms, broken cryptography and unencrypted traffic. Device and transport compatibility still apply; support is an attempt to reach older equipment, not a guarantee of access or security.
Does every plugin support every device brand?
Not everything—at least, not yet. If your kit isn’t covered, send me a sanitized show tech and a detailed CLI guide for your equipment, and I’ll see where I can squeeze it in.
AirWitness and the FOX family of products are made with you in mind. If something doesn’t quite fit the way you work, let’s chat.
Where can I get FOX Relay?
Not just yet. FOX Relay is in private, invitation-only field testing and is not available to the general public. Access is limited to invited testers; there is no public download.
We’re targeting public availability around mid-November 2026, with timing depending on testing. Until then, take a look around, explore the workspace and imagine what you could do with it on your next job.
Talk to the person building it
Your network.
Your question.
Wondering whether FOX Relay fits your workflow? Tell Tom what you’re trying to solve.
No account needed. You can also email admin@airwitness.net.