SMC Networks WPCI-G - annexe 1, Management Manual

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Configuring the Secure Shell
The Berkley-standard includes remote access tools originally designed for
Unix systems. Some of these tools have also been implemented for
Microsoft Windows and other environments. These tools, including
commands such as
rlogin (remote login), rsh (remote shell), and rcp (remote
copy), are not secure from hostile attacks.
The Secure Shell (SSH) includes server/client applications intended as a
secure replacement for the older Berkley remote access tools. SSH can also
provide remote management access to this switch as a secure replacement
for Telnet. When the client contacts the switch via the SSH protocol, the
switch generates a public-key that the client uses along with a local user
name and password for access authentication. SSH also encrypts all data
transfers passing between the switch and SSH-enabled management
station clients, and ensures that data traveling over the network arrives
unaltered.
Note that you need to install an SSH client on the management station to
access the switch for management via the SSH protocol.
Note: The switch supports both SSH Version 1.5 and 2.0 clients.
Command Usage
The SSH server on this switch supports both password and public key
authentication. If password authentication is specified by the SSH client,
then the password can be authenticated either locally or via a RADIUS or
remote authentication server, as specified on the
Authentication Settings page (page 6-3). If public key authentication is
specified by the client, then you must configure authentication keys on
both the client and the switch as described in the following section. Note
that regardless of whether you use public key or password authentication,
you still have to generate authentication keys on the switch (SSH Host Key
Settings) and enable the SSH server (Authentication Settings).