I found that if I limited my Cisco routers to version 2 ssh (global "ip ssh version 2"), they couldn't support the connection. What this really means is it appears their reportedly "openSSH derived" version 2 isn't fully compatible, and thus, you have to fall back to version 1 support. I encourage you to file a bug report with Cisco, since this Perl module works with all other major router vendors. Alternatively, you could make this a future procurement requirement, and products which do not pass are disqualified (I know: that doesn't solve our problem with equipment we already have). That's language Cisco does usually understand, even if you're not buying 00's or 000's of units. -- Mark