On Sun, 27 Apr 2008, Towli wrote:
> Hi
>
> Im fooling around around on my 3550'er and is experimenting with ssh.
> Trans****t input ssh -and "login local" (and then configure username and
> pass) i get that, but i simply do not get the point of the configured
"ip
> domain name" and the crypto key? What is the use of this? I am
connecting
> from my terminal program, stating only my username and pass, not
mentioning
> anything to the ssh-enabled switch about any key or domain name..
>
> Whats the use (of the domain name and cryptokey)?
>
> /T
It has to do with encryption using public/private keys, a domain name is a
requirement in the process of generating those keys.
Doan


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