Start and Configure the SSH Client

Before starting this procedure, make sure that the SSH client is already installed on the administrative computer.

Note: The following procedure describes how to use PuTTY, a free and open source telnet/SSH client, to access the controller CLI. If you are using a different SSH client, the procedure may be slightly different (although the connection settings should be the same). For more information on PuTTY, visit www.putty.org.

See the following sections depending on your connection method: