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GWN7000 User Manual
Version 1.0.6.28
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4096
: 4096-bit keys are accepted by nearly all RSA
systems. Using 4096-bit keys will dramatically increase
generation time, TLS handshake delays, and CPU usage
for TLS operations.
Digest Algorithm
Choose the digest algorithm:
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SHA1:
This digest algorithm provides a 160-bit fingerprint
output based on arbitrary length input.
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SHA-256:
This digest algorithm generates an almost-
unique, fixed size 256-bit (32-byte) hash. Hash is a one-way
function – it cannot be decrypted back.
Lifetime (days)
Enter the validity date for the CA certificate in days.
In our example, set to “120”.
Country Code
Select a country code from the dropdown list.
Example: “MA”.
State or Province
Enter a state name or province.
Example: “Casablanca”.
City
Enter a city name.
Example: “Casablanca”.
Organization
Enter the organization name.
Example: “GS”.
Organization Unit
Enter the organization unit name.
Example: “Gs”.
Email Address
Enter an email address.
Example: “[email protected]”
4.
Click on
button after completing all the fields for the CA certificate.
5.
Click on
button to export the CA to local computer. The CA file has extension “.crt”.
