Example to convert existing OpenSSH key to PEM format

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   * `rsa` and `ed25519` types are also handled
   * OpenSSH keys must be in `PEM` format for `dropbearconvert` to properly work

+If necessary an existing key file can be converted to `PEM` format using `ssh-keygen`:
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+    ssh-keygen -A -p -m PEM -f /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ecdsa_key
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 ## Configuration
 As explained upon installation, the following things need to be done: