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Watson-SHDSL-Router-GUI-Manual.doc
Version 2.3-03
Watson SHDSL Router
Web-based Management Manual
Revision: 2012-02-29
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9.7.4 Secure Shell
Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that provides encrypted connections to remote
hosts or servers. Watson supports SSH connection requests from LAN clients with
administrative permissions. When connected, a secured command-line session will
grant a user access to all system settings and parameters. This service can also be
opened to WAN clients. To learn more, please refer to Section 9.7.3. Access this
feature either from its link in the 'Management' tab under the 'System' screen, or by
clicking its icon in the 'Advanced' screen. The 'SSH' screen appears:
Figure 9-165: Secure Shell
Enabled Check or un-check this box to enable or disable this feature.
Allow Incoming WAN Access Check this box to open the SSH service to
WAN clients.
SSH Server Port Specify the port that will be used for SSH traffic.
Status This feature is enabled by default, and its status appears as
"Running". This status will change reflecting actions performed.
Host Keys Host keys are used to identify Watson to incoming SSH con-
nection requests. You may wish to use new keys instead of the old ones. To do so,
press the 'Recreate' button. The status will change to "Generating Host Keys" until
the keys are created and saved in Watson's configuration file.