Generate Rsa Key Pair - Cisco ROUTER-SDM-CD User Manual

Chapter 19 Public Key Infrastructure
generates a pair of keys. One is called the public key, and the other is called the
private key. The Public key is given to anyone who wants to send encrypted data
to the host. The Private key is never shared. When a remote hosts wants to send
data, it encrypts it with the public key shared by the local host. The local host
decrypts sent data using the private key.
RSA keys configured on your router
Key Data
Click to view a selected RSA key.
Save Key to PC Button
Click to save the data of the selected key to your PC.

Generate RSA Key Pair

Use this window to generate a new RSA key pair.
Label
Enter the label of the key in this field.
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Name
The key name. Key names are automatically assigned by Cisco SDM. The
"HTTPS_SS_CERT_KEYPAIR" and "HTTPS_SS_CERT_KEYPAIR.serve
shown as Read-Only. Similarly, any key that is locked/encrypted on the rou
displayed with icons that indicate their status.
Usage
Either General Purpose or Usage. General purpose keys are used to encrypt
sign the certificate. If separate keys are configured to encrypt data and to s
certificates, these keys are labelled Usage keys.
Exportable If this column contains a checkmark the key can be exported to another rou
becomes necessary for that router to assume the role of the local router.
Cisco Router and Security Device Manager 2.5 User's Guide
RSA Keys Window
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