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soupboy
Tutor
Jan 24, 2018
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Cannot change Root SSH Key Pair

Hi    We are using Model: ReadyNAS 3220 firmware version 6.4.2 Environment - Web interface   We have been using this for sometime and have been using the backup feature.   The problem is tha...
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  • soupboy's avatar
    soupboy
    Jan 24, 2018

    Found it. 

    /root/.ssh is where the key pairs are stored for the root user which is used for backups.


    A simple ssh key generation command and you're set to replace the keys.

     

    Google this for better instructions.

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mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 24, 2018

ReadyNAS OS 6.4.2 is very old firmware now. You may wish to consider updating the firmware on your unit at some point.

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soupboy
Tutor
Jan 25, 2018

HI mdgm

 

Thank you for your reply.

 

Could you please verify that if I upgrade it will not bring my system down?
We have some automated backups running. And we don't want to have to set them up again.

 

Best

  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jan 25, 2018

    Well you should be prepared for downtime just in case, but normally upgrades go smoothly.

    • soupboy's avatar
      soupboy
      Tutor
      Jan 25, 2018

      Thank you mgdm for your prompt responses.

       

      I will definitely take this up. :)

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