What is the purpose of port 22 on an AP?

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Port 22 is used for Secure Shell (SSH) connections, allowing administrators to remotely access and manage the access point. SSH provides a secure, encrypted connection for tasks like configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring.

In the context of access points, SSH on port 22 is commonly used to:

1. Remotely manage the device: Network administrators use SSH to securely connect to the access point for configuration, troubleshooting, or system monitoring purposes.
2. Access the command-line interface (CLI): SSH provides access to the access point's CLI, which allows for more advanced configurations compared to the web interface.
3. Secure communication: Since SSH encrypts the data transmitted over the network, it provides a secure way to access and control the access point, protecting sensitive configuration details from being intercepted.