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• If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL that you specify
in your browser: https://device[:port_number]
• When you start HTTPS, the connection is established in this way:
- The client authenticates the server using the server's digital certificate.
- The client and server negotiate a set of security protocols to use for the
connection.
- The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and
decrypting data.
• The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection.
A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer 5.x
or above and Netscape Navigator 4.x or above.
• The following web browsers and operating systems currently support
HTTPS:
Web Browser
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later
• To specify a secure-site certificate, see "Replacing the Default Secure-site
Certificate" on page 3-77.
Command Attributes
• HTTPS Status – Allows you to enable/disable the HTTPS server
feature on the switch. (Default: Enabled)
• Change HTTPS Port Number – Specifies the UDP port number used
for HTTPS/SSL connection to the switch's web interface. (Default: Port
443)
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Table 3-6 HTTPS Support
Operating System
Windows 98,Windows NT (with service
pack 6a), Windows 2000, Windows XP
Windows 98,Windows NT (with service
pack 6a), Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Solaris 2.6