Digisol DG-GS4826S, Management Manual

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14 | Security Measures
Configuring HTTPS
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If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL that you specify
in your browser: https:// device [: port_number ]
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When you start HTTPS, the connection is established in this way:
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The client authenticates the server using the server’s digital
certificate.
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The client and server negotiate a set of security protocols to use for
the connection.
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The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and
decrypting data.
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The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection.
A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer 5.x
or above, Netscape 6.2 or above, and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.0 or above.
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The following web browsers and operating systems currently support
HTTPS:
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To specify a secure-site certificate, see "Replacing the Default Secure-
site Certificate" on page 306 .
P
ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed in the web interface:
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HTTPS Status – Allows you to enable/disable the HTTPS server feature
on the switch. (Default: Enabled)
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HTTPS Port
– Specifies the UDP port number used for HTTPS
connection to the switch’s web interface. (Default: Port 443)
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NTERFACE
To configure HTTPS:
1. Click Security, HTTPS.
2. Select Configure Global from the Step list.
3. Enable HTTPS and specify the port number if required.
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Click Apply.
Table 16: HTTPS System Support
Web Browser Operating System
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Windows 98,Windows NT (with service pack 6a),
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7
Netscape 6.2 or later Windows 98,Windows NT (with service pack 6a),
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Solaris 2.6
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.0 or later Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux