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2)  From the category on the left pane of the window, select Connection > SSH. The window as 
shown in 
Figure 1-20 appears. 
Figure 1-20 SSH client configuration interface (2) 
 
 
Under Protocol options, select 2 from Preferred SSH protocol version. Then, click Open. If the 
connection is normal, you will be prompted to enter the user name client001 and the password. Once 
authentication succeeds, you will log in to the server. The level of commands that you can access after 
login is authorized by the HWTACACS server. For authorization configuration of the HWTACACS server, 
refer to relevant HWTACACS server configuration manuals.  
When Switch Acts as Server for Publickey Authentication 
Network requirements 
As shown in Figure 1-21, establish an SSH connection between the host (SSH client) and the switch 
(SSH Server) for secure data exchange. The host runs SSH2.0 client software. Publickey 
authentication is required. 
Network diagram 
Figure 1-21 Switch acts as server for publickey authentication