Trusted Host Settings - D-Link DGS-3000 series Reference Manual

DGS-3000 Series Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Switch Web UI Reference Guide
Authentication Method
Host Name
Host IP
Click the Edit button to re-configure the specific entry.
Click the Apply button to accept the changes made.
NOTE: To set the SSH User Authentication Mode parameters on the Switch, a User Account must be
previously configured.

Trusted Host Settings

Up to ten trusted host secure IPv4/IPv6 addresses may be configured and used for remote Switch management. It
should be noted that if one or more trusted hosts are enabled, the Switch will immediately accept remote
instructions from only the specified IPv4/IPv6 addresses. If you enable this feature, be sure to first enter the
IPv4/IPv6 address of the station you are currently using.
To view this window, click Security > Trusted Host Settings as shown below:
The administrator may choose one of the following to set the authorization for users
attempting to access the Switch.
Host Name – This parameter should be chosen if the administrator wishes to use a
remote host name for authentication purposes. Choosing this parameter requires
the user to input the following information to identify the SSH user.
Password – This parameter should be chosen if the administrator wishes to use an
administrator-defined password for authentication. Upon entry of this parameter, the
Switch will prompt the administrator for a password, and then to re-type the
password for confirmation.
Public Key – This parameter should be chosen if the administrator wishes to use the
public key on a SSH server for authentication.
Enter an alphanumeric string of no more than 32 characters to identify the remote
SSH user. This parameter is only used in conjunction with the Host Based choice in
the Auth. Mode field.
Enter the corresponding IP address of the SSH user. This parameter is only used in
conjunction with the Host Based choice in the Authentication Method field.
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