Chapter 7: Configuring Security; Using Ssl Certificates For Authentication - Cisco Small Business RV220W Administration Manual

Configuring Security

Using SSL Certificates for Authentication

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The Cisco RV220W provides several security methods, including certificate
authentication, RADIUS server support, and 802. 1 x port-based authentication.
• Using SSL Certificates for Authentication, page 141
• Using the Cisco RV220W With a RADIUS Server, page 146
• Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication, page 148
Use the Security > SSL Certificate page to generate certificate requests, manage
active certificates, and export client certificates for IPsec VPN authentication.
To open this page: In the navigation tree, choose Security > SSL Certificate.
Digital Certificates are used by this router during the Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
authentication phase to authenticate connecting VPN gateways or clients, or to be
authenticated by remote entities. You can use the self-signed certificate that ships
with the router, or request one from a Certification Authority (CA) such as VeriSign,
Thawte, and other organizations.
To request and install a CA certificate:
A CA certificate provides strong assurance of the server's identity and is a
requirement for most corporate network VPN solutions. If a CA certificate is
required, complete the following tasks:
In the Self Certificate Requests table, click Generate Certificate. Then enter the
information on the Generate Self Signed Certificate Request page. For more
information, see Generating a Certificate Request, page
In the Self Certificate Requests table, click View to view the CSR. Copy the text
and paste into a text file, giving it a .pem extension. Send this file to the CA.
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