RuggedCom RuggedRouter RX1100 - Manual (Page 263)

30. Configuring SSH
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30.2. SSH Configuration
30.2.1. SSH Main Menu
Figure 30.1. SSH Server
Note that the SSH server is enabled by default and may be disabled via the System folder, Bootup
And Shutdown menu. When enabled, any configuration changes may be made to take effect by
selecting the Apply Changes button. Note also that when disabling the SSH server, any currently
active SSH connections to the server will remain active. Subsequent connection attempts will not
succeeed.
30.2.2. Authentication
Figure 30.2. SSH Server Authentication Menu
Allow authentication by password? determines whether to allow clear text tunneled passwords.
If set to "Yes", the user will be allowed to enter a password for authentication if it can not be done
using a public key.
Permit logins with empty passwords? (valid when authentication by password is allowed) specifies
whether the server will allow login to accounts with empty passwords.
Pre-login message file specifies the name of a file to use as a banner preceding the passphrase or
password prompt during the login process, e.g. "/etc/issue.net".