Configuring Secure Shell (SSH)
Steps for Configuring and Using SSH for Switch and Client Authentication
B. Switch Preparation
1. Assign a login (Operator) and enable (Manager) password on the
switch (page 7-8).
2. Generate a public/private key pair on the switch (page 7-9).
You need to do this only once. The key remains in the switch even if
you reset the switch to its factory-default configuration. (You can
remove or replace this key pair, if necessary.)
3. Copy the switch’s public key to the SSH clients you want to access
the switch (page 7-12).
4. Enable SSH on the switch (page 7-15).
5. Configure the primary and secondary authentication methods you
want the switch to use. In all cases, the switch will use its host-public
key to authenticate itself when initiating an SSH session with a client.
• SSH Login (Operator) options:
– Option A:
Primary: Local, , or RADIUS password
Secondary: Local password or none. If the primary
option is local, the secondary option must be none.
– Option B:
Primary: Client public-key authentication (
login public-
key
— page 7-23)
Secondary: none
Note that if you want the switch to perform client public-key
authentication, you must configure the switch with Option B.
• SSH Enable (Manager) options:
Primary: Local, , or RADIUS
Secondary: Local password or none. If the primary option is
local, the secondary option must be none.
6. Use your SSH client to access the switch using the switch’s IP address
or DNS name (if allowed by your SSH client application). Refer to the
documentation provided with the client application.
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Summary of Contents for PROCURVE 2910AL
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Page 84: ...Configuring Username and Password Security Front Panel Security 2 36 ...
Page 156: ...TACACS Authentication Operating Notes 4 30 ...
Page 288: ...Configuring Secure Socket Layer SSL Common Errors in SSL setup 8 22 ...
Page 416: ...Configuring Advanced Threat Protection Using the Instrumentation Monitor 10 28 ...
Page 572: ...Using Authorized IP Managers Operating Notes 14 14 ...
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