Just some notes:

If required, in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

Port <desired port>
ListenAddress <ip of machine or network interface>
Protocol 2
LoginGraceTime <seconds to allow for login>
PermitRootLogin no
StrictModes yes
MaxAuthTries 2

AllowUsers <user names with spaces allowed to access via ssh>
PermitEmptyPasswords no
PasswordAuthentication yes [unless using keys]
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