SSH can't connect

[JD]

On 10/02/2010 11:43 AM, Jim wrote:
> ACCEPT     tcp  --  0.0.0.0/0            0.0.0.0/0           state NEW tcp dpt:22

OK, So port 22 is open.
Is this on the server where sshd is running or is this
on the client where you are invoking /usr/bin/ssh ??

If on the server, then take a look at the contents of
the server's
/var/log/secure
/var/log/iptables (if you have configured iptables to log there)
/var/log/messages

and search for any messages pertaining to ssh or port 22 ...etc