Allied Telesis AT-GS950/48, User Manual

Page: 50 / 410

Chapter 2: System Configuration
50
SSL Settings
The AT-GS950/48 switch has a web browser server for remote
management of the unit with a web browser application from management
workstations on your network. By default, the server operates in a
non-secure HTTP mode and can be configured to communicate in a
secure HTTPS mode with the SSL protocol.
In many situations, the communication with the switch will be in a
controlled environment, and it is acceptable to communicate with the
management software in the HTTP mode.
However, you may find that your management communications are
subject to outside security risks and web sessions conducted in the non-
secure HTTP mode are vulnerable to security issues because the packets
are sent in clear text. Web browser management sessions that use the
secure HTTPS mode with SSL are protected against snooping because
the packets exchanged between the switch and your management
workstations are encrypted. When operating in this mode, only the AT-
GS950/48 switch and the web browser are able to decipher the packets
sent and received between them.
Configuring SSL
To enable or disable the SSL protocol feature, perform the following
procedure:
1. From the main menu on the left side of the page, click the System
folder.
The
System folder expands.
2. From the System folder, select SSL Settings .
The SSL Settings Page is displayed. See Figure 19.
Figure 19. SSL Settings Page