Ssh Overview - ZyXEL Communications XS1930-12HP User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for XS1930-12HP:

Table of Contents

36.7.2 SSH Overview

Unlike Telnet or FTP, which transmit data in clear text, SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure communication

protocol that combines authentication and data encryption to provide secure encrypted

communication between two hosts over an unsecured network.

Figure 222 SSH Communication Example

36.7.2.1 How SSH works

The following table summarizes how a secure connection is established between two remote hosts.

Figure 223 How SSH Works

Chapter 36 Access Control

XS1930 Series User's Guide