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After completing these three steps, the KVM OVER IP SWITCH has its own certificate that is
used to identify it to its clients.
Common name
This is the network name of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH once it is installed in the user's network
It is identical to the name that is used to access the KVM OVER IP SWITCH with a web browser
(without the “ http:// ” prefix). In case the name given here and the actual network name differ,
the browser will pop up a security warning when the KVM OVER IP SWITCH is accessed using
HTTPS.
Organizational unit
This field is used for specifying to which department within an organization the KVM OVER IP
SWITCH belongs.
Organization
The name of the organization to which the KVM OVER IP SWITCH belongs.
Locality/City
The city where the organization is located.
State/Province
The state or province where the organization is located.
Country (ISO code)
The country where the organization is located. This is the two-letter ISO code, e.g. DE for
Germany, or US for the USA.
Challenge Password
Some certification authorities require a challenge password to authorize later changes on the
certificate (e.g. revocation of the certificate). The minimal length of this password is 4
characters.
Note: If you destroy the CSR on the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC there is no way to
get it back! In case you deleted it by mistake, you have to repeat the three steps as described
previously.
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Confirm Challenge Password
Confirmation of the Challenge Password
Email
The email address of a contact person that is responsible for the KVM OVER IP SWITCH and
its security.
Key length
This is the length of the generated key in bits. 1024 bits are sufficient for most cases. Longer
keys may result in slower response time by the KVM OVER IP SWITCH during connection
establishment.
5.5.5 Serial Port
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH Serial Settings allow you to specify what device is connected to
the serial port and how to use it.
Configuration or console login
Do not use the serial port for any special function; use it only for the initial configuration
Modem
The KVM OVER IP SWITCH offers remote access using a telephone line in addition to the
standard access over the built-in Ethernet adapter. The modem needs to be connected to the
serial interface of the KVM OVER IP SWITCH.
Connecting to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH using a telephone line allows you to set up a
dedicated point-to-point connection from your console computer to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH.
In other words, the KVM OVER IP SWITCH acts as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to which
you can dial in. The connection is established using the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Before
you connect to the KVM OVER IP SWITCH, make sure you configure your console computer
accordingly. For instance, on Windows based operating systems you can configure a dial-up
network connection, which defaults to the right settings like PPP.
