Configuring An Ssh Client That Runs Ssh Client Software - H3C S5600 Series Operation Manual

Operation Manual – SSH
H3C S5600 Series Ethernet Switches
Scenario
Whether
first-authentication
is supported

1.4.2 Configuring an SSH Client that Runs SSH Client Software

A variety of SSH client software are available, such as PuTTY and OpenSSH. For an
SSH client to establish a connection with an SSH server, use the following commands:
Complete the following tasks to configure an SSH client that runs SSH client software:
Generating a client key
Specifying the IP address of the Server
Selecting a protocol for remote
connection
Selecting an SSH version
Opening an SSH connection with
password authentication
Opening an SSH connection with
publickey authentication
Note:
Selecting the protocol for remote connection as SSH. Usually, a client can use a
variety of remote connection protocols, such as Telnet, Rlogin, and SSH. To
establish an SSH connection, you must select SSH
Selecting the SSH version. Since the device supports SSH2.0 now, select 2.0 or
lower for the client.
Specifying the private key file. On the server, if public key authentication is enabled
for an SSH user and a public key is set for the user, the private key file
corresponding to the public key must be specified on the client. RSA key pairs and
DSA key pairs are generated by a tool of the client software.
SSH client configuration task
For a client running
SSH client software
—
Task
1-15
Chapter 1 SSH Configuration
For a client assumed by an
SSH2-capable switch
Configuring an SSH Client
Assumed by an SSH2-Capable
Switch
Remarks
Required for publickey authentication;
unnecessary for password
authentication
Required
Required
Required
Required for password authentication;
unnecessary for publickey
authentication
Required for publickey authentication;
unnecessary for password
authentication