Configure Network Devices with SSH |Exp8| Data Communications Lab

Objectives Part 1: Configure Basic Device Settings Part 2: Configure the Router for SSH Access Part 3: Configure the Switch for SSH Access Part 4: SSH from the CLI on the Switch Background / Scenario In the past, Telnet was the most common network protocol used to remotely configure network devices. Telnet does not encrypt the information between the client and server. This allows a network sniffer to intercept passwords and configuration information. Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol that establishes a secure terminal emulation connection to a router or other networking device. SSH encrypts all information that passes over the network link and provides authentication of the remote computer. SSH is rapidly replacing Telnet as the remote login tool of choice for network professionals. SSH is most often used to log in to a remote device and execute commands. However, it can also transfer files using the associated Secure FTP (SFTP) or Secure Copy (SCP) protocols.