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  1. Enable Ssh V2 Cisco Switch

I have two Cisco Catalyst 2960-S 48-port switches 'stacked' using the Cisco FlexStack module. Originally I had to set them up using 'Express Setup', which I absolutly hate from my limited use of it.
I configured hostnames, ip addresses, and made sure the stack was functioning properly. I tested by plugging in a laptop and making sure it could open an internet page and all was well. I configured each switch exactly the same with the exception (obviously) of the hostname and IP. I then powered them OFF and installed the stacking module and they auto-configured themselves..
Before:
Switch-A (192.168.10.3)
Switch-B (192.168.10.4)
After:
Switch-A (192.168.10.3) Master 1
Switch-B Member 2
What I need and want to do now is setup remote access. Algorithms for generating private key. If I have to go connect up with a console cable to configure that's fine, but I'm not sure if I need to..
If I open PuTTY and use Telnet to connect it states 'password required, but none set' and the PuTTY window closes.
If I open PuTTY and use SSH to connect it prompts me 'login as:'
If I press enter (@192.168.10.3's password:) it proceeds to prompt me for a password, which entering the password I used to setup the switch I receive 'access denied'.
I know I didn't configure SSH or Telnet for that matter when I initially set these up. I want to fix that now.
I want SSH (v2) enabled and I want to disable Telnet.
Any suggestions?

Enable Ssh V2 Cisco Switch

Aug 25, 2016 Enables the SSH server for local and remote authentication on the Switch and generates an RSA key pair. Generating an RSA key pair for the Switch automatically enables SSH. We recommend that a minimum modulus size of 1024 bits. When you generate RSA keys, you are prompted to enter a modulus length. A longer modulus length might be more secure, but it takes longer to generate and to use. Aug 22, 2013. Cisco 2960-X Switch Series Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX OL-29640-01 1.SCPrequiresthatauthentication,authorization,andaccounting(AAA)authorizationbeconfiguredso. Switch(config)#hostname tc0001 tc0001(config)#ip domain-name jinnai73.com tc0001(config)#crypto key generate rsa The name for the keys will be: tc0001.jinnai73.com Choose the size of the key modulus in the range of 360 to 2048 for your General Purpose Keys. Choosing a key modulus greater than 512 may take a few minutes.

Change the When using this certificate: select box to “Always Trust”. Search for whatever you answered as the Common Name name above. Expand the Trust section. Using your program generate round keys. Double click on your root certificate in the list.