NetLinx Security within the Web Server
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NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller
Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel
Refer to the specific panel instruction manual for detailed information on configuring and enabling
WebControl. This firmware build enables SSL certificate identification and encryption, HTTPS
communication, ICSP data encryption, and disables the ability to alter the Master security properties via
a TELNET session.
Once the Master’s IP Address has been set through NetLinx Studio version 2.4 or higher:
1.
Launch the web browser.
2.
Enter the IP Address of the target Master (
ex: http://198.198.99.99
) into the web browser’s
Address
field.
3.
Press the
Enter
key on the keyboard to begin the communication process between the target Master
and your computer.
Initially, the Master Security option is disabled (from within the
System Security
page) and
no username and password is required for access or configuration.
Both HTTP and HTTPS Ports are enabled by default (via the
Manage System
>
Server
page).
If the Master has been previously configured for secured communication, click
OK
to accept
the AMX SSL certificate (
if SSL is enabled
) and then enter a valid username and password
into the fields within the
Login
dialog.
4.
Click
OK
to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections
window.
5.
Enter a valid username and password into the fields within the Login dialog.
6.
Click
OK
to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections
window.
In order to fully utilize the SSL encryption, your web browser should incorporate the an encryption
feature. This encryption level is displayed as a Cipher strength.
