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Security: SSH Client
SSH Client Configuration Through the GUI
Cisco Small Business 200, 300 and 500 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide (Internal Version) 464
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SSH User Authentication
Use this page to select an SSH user authentication method, set a username and
password on the device, if the password method is selected or generate an RSA
or DSA key, if the public/private key method is selected.
To select an authentication method, and set the username/password/keys.
STEP 1 Click Security > SSH Client > SSH User Authentication.
STEP 2 Select an SSH User Authentication Method. This is the global method defined for
the secure copy (SCP). Select one of the options:
• By Password—This is the default setting. If this is selected, enter a
password or retain the default one.
• By RSA Public Key—If this is selected, create an RSA public and Private key
in the SSH User Key Table block.
• By DSA Public Key—If this is selected, create a DSA public/private key in
the SSH User Key Table block.
STEP 3 Enter the Username (no matter what method was selected) or user the default
username. This must match the username defined on the SSH server.
STEP 4 If the By Password method was selected, enter a password (Encrypted or
Plaintext) or leave the default encrypted password.
STEP 5 Perform one of the following actions:
• Apply—The selected authentication methods are associated with the
access method.
• Restore Default Credentials—The default username and password
(anonymous) are restored.
• Display Sensitive Data As Plaintext—Sensitive data for the current page
appears as plaintext.
The SSH User Key Table contains the following fields for each key:
• Key Type—RSA or DSA.
• Key Source—Auto Generated or User Defined.
• Fingerprint—Fingerprint generated from the key.
STEP 6 To handle an RSA or DSA key, select either RSA or DSA and perform one of the
following actions: