HP J8697A, Access Security Manual

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Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Configuring the Switch for SSL Operation
Using the CLI interface to enable SSL
Syntax: [no] web-management ssl
Enables or disables SSL on the switch.
[port < 1-65535 | default:443 >]
The TCP port number for SSL connections (default:
443).
Important: See “Note on Port Number” on
page 8-20.
show config
Shows status of the SSL server. When enabled
web-
management ssl
will be present in the config list.
To enable SSL on the switch
1. Generate a Host certificate if you have not already done so. (Refer to “2.
Generating the Switch’s Server Host Certificate” on page 8-9.)
2. Execute the
web-management ssl
command.
To disable SSL on the switch, do either of the following:
■ Execute
no web-management ssl
.
■ Zeroize the switch’s host certificate or certificate key. (page 8-10).
Using the web browser interface to enable SSL
To enable SSL on the switch
i. Proceed to the Security tab then the SSL button
ii. Select SSL Enable to on and enter the TCP port you desire to
connect on.
iii. Click on the
[Apply Changes]
button to enable SSL on the port.
To disable SSL on the switch, do either of the following:
i. Proceed to the Security tab then the SSL button
ii. Select SSL Enable to off .
iii. Click on the
[Apply Changes]
button to enable SSL on the port.
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