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Configuring Secure Shell (SSH)
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steps for Configuring and Using SSH for Switch and Client Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Operating Rules and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Assigning a Local Login (Operator) and Enable (Manager)
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Generating the Switch’s Public and Private Key Pair . . . . . . . . . .
3. Providing the Switch’s Public Key to Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Enabling SSH on the Switch and Anticipating SSH
Client Contact Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Configuring the Switch for SSH Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Use an SSH Client To Access the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Further Information on SSH Client
Messages Related to SSH Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .