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Allied Telesis AT-S62 User Manual

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Chapter 31: Encryption Keys

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Section VII: Management Security

3. Type 3 to select Key File Format to choose the format of the key.

Selections are:

HEX - Indicates an internal format for storing files. Select this value for
SSL configuration. This is the default.

SSH - Indicates a format for a SSH1 environment. This is the correct
setting for a key intended for an SSH1 client.

SH2 - Indicates a format for a SSH2 environment. This is the correct
setting for a key intended for an SSH2 client.

4. Type 4 to select Key File Name and, when prompted, specify the file

name of the key.

The key filename must include the “.key” extension. If you are unsure
of the filename, display the files in the switch’s file system by referring
to “Displaying System Files” on page 185.

5. Type 5 to select Import Key From File to import a key to the switch

from an external file.

The following message is displayed:

Key Import in Progress. Please wait...Done

After you receive this message, the key is added to the Key
Management database. See the Key Management Menu in Figure 239
on page 696.

You do not need to return to the Main Menu to save your changes for
this procedure. This type of change is automatically saved by the
management software.