01 / TERMINAL SESSIONS
Reach the device. Even the old one.
SSH, Telnet, Rlogin and serial. Modern equipment, obscure consoles and legacy switches: Terminal gives you connection options, with explicit opt-in for weak legacy SSH algorithms.
Private beta applications open
FOX Relay is becoming FOX Terminal
A terminal.
With a little
more reach.
A familiar name is getting a fresh look — and a name that says what it does.
FOX Relay is being updated to look and feel more like AirWitness. We’re calling the next chapter FOX Terminal: your device sessions, saved sites, file transfers and network tools, together in one workspace.
Applications open · Windows, Linux and Apple Silicon macOS · Approval required; builds released separately
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. Terminal 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.
Terminal 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; Terminal cannot guarantee access to every device.
You may have to use the old connection. You should always understand the risk.
Inside FOX Terminal
From the terminal
to the task at hand.
Real application screens from the Earlier FOX Relay Windows build; the Terminal beta is being refreshed. 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 Terminal 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 Terminal workflow.
Plugin Manager
Find and install functional plugins without unlock codes.
Two perspectives on the same job
AirWitness sees the client.
Terminal reaches the device.
Use AirWitness to investigate wireless conditions and the client experience. Use FOX Terminal 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 Terminal support?
FOX Terminal beta applications are open for Windows x64, Linux x64 and Apple Silicon macOS. Each platform is approved separately, and build availability depends on testing. Android is not currently offered for FOX Terminal.
Which connection methods are available?
The Terminal workspace supports SSH, Telnet, Rlogin and serial terminal sessions. Device access requires network reachability, appropriate connection hardware where needed and authorized credentials.
Can FOX Terminal connect to older switches and legacy SSH servers?
Terminal 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 Terminal?
Apply through the beta program and choose FOX Terminal for the platforms you use. Verify your email; Tom reviews applications individually. Approved testers accept the beta agreement and receive a separate FOX Terminal license through their account. Applying does not guarantee approval or an immediately available build.
Already an AirWitness tester? Use Request beta access in your beta account to request FOX Terminal. Earlier FOX Relay licenses do not unlock the new Terminal beta. Versions start at 0.1.0-prbw.1, 0.1.0-prbm.1 and 0.1.0-prbl.1 for Windows, macOS and Linux; these examples describe the naming scheme, not build availability.
Talk to the person building it
Your network.
Your question.
Wondering whether FOX Terminal fits your workflow? Tell Tom what you’re trying to solve.
No account needed. You can also email admin@airwitness.net.