3Com S7906E Configuration Manual page 2001

Figure 1-7 Generate a client key pair 4)
After generating a key pair on a client, you need to transmit the saved public key file to the server
through FTP or TFTP and have the configuration on the server done before continuing configuration of
the client.
# Specify the private key file and establish a connection with the SSH server
Launch PuTTY.exe to enter the following interface. In the Host Name (or IP address) text box, enter
the IP address of the server (192.168.1.40).
Figure 1-8 SSH client configuration interface 1)
Select Connection/SSH/Auth from the navigation tree. The following window appears. Click
Browse... to bring up the file selection window, navigate to the private key file and click OK.
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