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3. Upload the certificate to the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC switch using the
Upload button.
After completing these three steps, the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC has its own
certificate that is used to identify it to its clients.
Common name
This is the network name of the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC once it is installed in the
user's network It is identical to the name that is used to access the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH
CLASSIC 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 IP ACCESS
KVM SWITCH CLASSIC is accessed using HTTPS.
Organizational unit
This field is used for specifying to which department within an organization the IP ACCESS
KVM SWITCH CLASSIC belongs.
Organization
The name of the organization to which the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC 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
The email address of a contact person that is responsible for the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH
CLASSIC 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 IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC during
connection establishment.
5.5.5 Serial Port
The IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC 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 IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC 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 IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC.
Connecting to the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC using a telephone line allows you to set
up a dedicated point-to-point connection from your console computer to the IP ACCESS KVM
SWITCH CLASSIC. In other words, the IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC 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 IP ACCESS KVM SWITCH CLASSIC,
