HP Neoware c50 TeemTalk® 5.0 for Unix User's Guide - Page 100

Setup Menus Enter a passphrase and then a pair of keys will be generated. The private key is encrypted and stored in a file with the extension .key. The public key is stored in two files, one in OpenSSH format and one in Draft SSH2 format. Password Authentication Password authentication enables you to use your login password as proof of identity. This is convenient because it does not require any additional setup. However, it is less secure than key authentication because the sensitive password is transmitted off the client host and even though it is protected while on the network, it could be captured when it reaches the server if that machine has been compromised. To use password authentication, select Password and enter the password in the text box. 8-26