13: Security Settings
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SSH Client Known Hosts
The SSH Client Known Hosts are used by all applications that play the role of an SSH Client.
Specifically in Connect Mode. Configuring these public keys are optional but if they exist another
layer of security is offered which helps prevent Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks.
Table 13-2 SSH Client Known Hosts
Note:
These settings are not required for communication. They protect against Man-In-
The-Middle (MITM) attacks.
SSH Server Authorized Users
The SSH Server Authorized Users are used by all applications that play the role of an SSH Server
and specifically Tunneling in Accept Mode. Every user account must have a Password.
The user's Public Keys are optional and only necessary if public key authentication is wanted.
Using public key authentication will allow a connection to be made without the password being
asked at that time.
Note:
When uploading the security keys, ensure the keys are not compromised in
transit.
Table 13-3 SSH Server Authorized Users
SSH Settings
Description
Server
Specify either a DNS Hostname or IP Address when adding public host keys for a
Server. This Server name should match the name used as the Remote Address in
Connect Mode Tunneling.
Public RSA Key
Click
Choose File
to browse to and select the existing public RSA key you want to
use with this user. In Web Manager, you can also browse to the public RSA key to be
uploaded. If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.
Public DSA Key
Click
Choose File
to browse to and select the existing public DSA key you want to
use with this user. In Web Manager, you can also browse to the public DSA key to be
uploaded.If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.
SSH Settings
Description
Username
Enter a new username or edit an existing one.
Password
Enter a new password or edit an existing one.
Public RSA Key
Click
Choose File
to browse to and select the existing public RSA key you want to
use with this user. In Web Manager, you can also browse to the public RSA key to be
uploaded. If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.
Public DSA Key
Click
Choose File
to browse to and select the existing public DSA key you want to
use with this user. In Web Manager, you can also browse to the public DSA key to be
uploaded.If authentication is successful with the key, no password is required.
