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Figure 10-3 ssh server: host keys (upload keys) – Lantronix XPORT PROTM 900-560 User Manual

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Figure 10-3 SSH Server: Host Keys (Upload Keys)

4.

Enter or modify the following settings in the part of the screen related to uploading keys:

Table 10-4

SSH Server Host Keys Settings - Upload Keys Method

5.

Click Submit.

Note:

SSH keys may be created on another computer and uploaded to the XPort Pro.

For example, use the following command using Open SSH to create a 1024-bit DSA key
pair:
ssh-keygen –b 1024 –t dsa

SSH Server: Host Keys
Settings (continued)

Description

Private Key

Enter the path and name of the existing private key you
want to upload or use the Browse button to select the key.
Be sure the private key will not be compromised in transit.
This implies the data is uploaded over some kind of secure
private network.

Public Key

Enter the path and name of the existing public key you want
to upload or use the Browse button to select the key.

Key Type

Select a key type to use for the new key:

RSA = use this key with the SSH1 and SSH2 protocols.

DSA = use this key with the SSH2 protocol.