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SSH Authentication Mode and Algorithm Settings

The SSH Authentication window allows the configuration of the desired types of SSH algorithms used for
authentication encryption. There are three categories of algorithms listed and specific algorithms of each
may be enabled or disabled by using their corresponding pull-down menus. All algorithms are enabled by
default. To open the following window, click Security > SSH > SSH Authentication Mode and
Algorithm Settings

Figure 10- 27. SSH Server Authentication Mode and Algorithm Settings window


The following algorithms may be set:

Parameter Description

Authentication Algorithm

Password

This field may be enabled or disabled to choose if the administrator wishes to use a
locally configured password for authentication on the Switch. This field is Enabled by
default.

Public Key

This field may be enabled or disabled to choose if the administrator wishes to use a
publickey configuration set on a SSH server, for authentication. This field is Enabled by
default.

Host-based

This field may be enabled or disabled to choose if the administrator wishes to use a host
computer for authentication. This parameter is intended for Linux users requiring SSH