User Guide

Advanced Configuration

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SSH Settings

Telnet is a remote management tool that can be used to configure the access point

from anywhere in the network. However, Telnet is not secure from hostile attacks.

The Secure Shell (SSH) can act as a secure replacement for Telnet. The SSH

protocol uses generated public keys to encrypt all data transfers passing between

the access point and SSH-enabled management station clients and ensures that

data traveling over the network arrives unaltered. Clients can then securely use the

local user name and password for access authentication.

Note that SSH client software needs to be installed on the management station to

access the access point for management via the SSH protocol.

Notes: 1. The access point supports only SSH version 2.0.

2. After boot up, the SSH server needs about two minutes to generate host

encryption keys. The SSH server is disabled while the keys are being

generated.

SSH Settings

• Telnet Server Status: Enables or disables the Telnet server. (Default: Enabled)

• SSH Server Status: Enables or disables the SSH server. (Default: Enabled)

• SSH Server Port: Sets the UDP port for the SSH server. (Range: 1-65535;

Default: 22)