Optional) Configuring A Source Ip Address For An Sftp Client - Huawei AR2200 Series Configuration Manual

Huawei AR2200 Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration
Applicable Environment
SFTP is short for SSH FTP that is a secure FTP protocol. SFTP is on the basis of SSH. It ensures
that users can log in to a remote device securely for file management and transmission, and
enhances the security in data transmission. In addition, you can log in to a remote SSH server
from the router that functions as an SFTP client.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before establishing the configuration task of accessing files on another device by using SFTP,
complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To access files on another device by using SFTP, you need the following data:
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8.7.2 (Optional) Configuring a Source IP Address for an SFTP Client

You can configure a source IP address for an SFTP client. Then, you can set up an SFTP
connection from the SFTP client to the server through a specific route by using this source IP
address.
Context
An IP address is configured for an interface on the router and functions as the source IP address
of an FTP connection. In this manner, security checks can be implemented.
The source address of a client can be configured as a source interface or a source IP address.
Do as follows on a router that functions as an SFTP client.
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Configuring a reachable route between the client and SSH server
Data
(Optional) Source address of the device that functions as the SFTP client
(Optional) Name of the SSH server
(Optional) Public key that is assigned by the client to the SSH server
IPv4 address or host name of the SSH server
Number of the port monitored by the SSH server,Preferred encrypted algorithm from
the SFTP client to the SSH server,Preferred encrypted algorithm from the SSH server
to the SFTP client,Preferred HMAC algorithm from the SFTP client to the SSH
server,Preferred HMAC algorithm from the SSH server to the SFTP client,Preferred
algorithm of key exchange,Name of the outgoing interface,Source address
The user information for logging in to the SSH server
Name and directory of a specified file on the SSH server
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