Using Sshv2 To Access Network Devices - Extreme Networks Ridgeline Guide Manual

Figure 148 shows an example of adding an SNMPv3 device that uses CBC DES privacy and SHA
authentication protocols.
Figure 148: Adding an SNMPv3 Device to Ridgeline
If you change the contact password or SNMP community string, Ridgeline will ask if you want to
change these settings on the device as well as in the Ridgeline database. If you choose not to change the
settings on the device, you will need to configure them manually on each device before Ridgeline will
be able to access them. If you change the SNMPv3 settings, you will also need to Telnet to the device
and change those settings locally.
If you have both SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 on a device, Ridgeline makes it very easy to switch between
one and the other. This means that if you have enabled SNMPv3 on your devices, and then find it
necessary to return to SNMPv1 for any reason, you can do so with minimal effort.

Using SSHv2 to Access Network Devices.

Extreme Networks products support the secure shell 2 (SSHv2) protocol to encrypt traffic between the
switch management port and the network management application (Ridgeline). This protects sensitive
data from being intercepted or altered by unauthorized access. You configure SSHv2 for Ridgeline in
Ridgeline Administration, using the Server Properties section. When SSH is enabled for a device,
Ridgeline will also use Secure FTP (SFTP) for file transfers to and from that device.
To enable SSH on a device from Ridgeline, follow these steps:
1 The device must be running a version of ExtremeWare or ExtremeXOS that supports SSH. This
requires a special license due to export restrictions. Refer to the appropriate Extreme or ExtremeXOS
documentation for licensing information.
2 Install the Ridgeline SSH Enabling Module. This is an SSH enabling key that can be obtained from
Extreme.
a To receive the Ridgeline SSH enabler key, fill out the End-User Certification Form at:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/apps/Ridgeline/ssh.asp
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