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SSH Authentication Mode and Algorithm Settings
This 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 view the following window, click Security > SSH > SSH Authentication Mode and Algorithm Settings, as shown below:
Figure 6 - 61 SSH 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
public key 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
authentication techniques and the host computer is running the Linux operating system