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A message sender uses a MAC algorithm and a key to compute a MAC, appends it to
a message, and send the message to a receiver.
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The receiver uses the same key and MAC algorithm to compute a MAC and compares
it with the MAC in the received message.
If the two MACs are the same, the message has not been tampered during transmission. If
the two MACs are different, the message has been tampered, and the receiver discards this
message.
11.2 SSL Features Supported by the AR1200-S
The AR1200-S supports server SSL policies and client SSL policies.
Server SSL Policy
A server SSL policy defines the parameters that an SSL server uses in SSL handshakes, including
the public key infrastructure (PKI) domain name, maximum number of sessions that can be
saved, timeout period of a saved session, and cipher suite.
To use an AR1200-S as an SSL server, configure a server SSL policy on the AR1200-S. During
an SSL handshake, the AR1200-S uses the SSL parameters in the server SSL policy to negotiate
session parameters with an SSL client. After the handshake is complete, the AR1200-S
establishes a session with the client.
A server SSL policy can be applied to application layer protocols such as the Hypertext Transfer
Protocol (HTTP) to provide secure connections. The AR1200-S can use a server SSL policy to
ensure security of Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) .
Client SSL Policy
A client SSL policy defines the parameters that an SSL client uses in SSL handshakes, including
the PKI domain name, SSL protocol version, and cipher suite.
To use an AR1200-S as an SSL client, configure a client SSL policy on the AR1200-S. During
an SSL handshake, the AR1200-S uses the SSL parameters in the client SSL policy to negotiate
session parameters with the SSL server. After the handshake is complete, the AR1200-S
establishes a session with the server.
A client SSL policy can be applied to application layer protocols such as the CPE WAN
Management Protocol (CWMP) to provide secure connections. The AR1200-S can use a client
SSL policy to ensure security of the CWMP service.
11.3 Configuring a Server SSL Policy
A server SSL policy defines parameters that an SSL server uses in SSL handshakes, including
the PKI domain name, maximum number of sessions that can be saved, timeout period of a saved
session, and cipher suite. Among these parameters, the PKI domain name is mandatory, and the
others are optional.
Prerequisites
The PKI domain has been configured.
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