8.53 SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Context
The SSL context defines the protocol (http or https) that a client needs to access the WS5000 Series Switch
applet, or graphical user interface. With SSL enabled, the applet can only be accessed through the (secure)
https protocol; if it's disabled, the applet can only be accessed through (non-secure) http.
Table 8.58
summarizes the commands within this context. Common commands between multiple contexts are
described in further detail in the
Table 8.58 SSL Context Command Summary
Command
.. or end
Terminate a current session and moves up a context, hierarchically.
exit
Terminate a current session and returns to the "root" prompt.
? or help
Get the command information.
logout or bye
Close this session.
clear
Clear the screen.
emergencymode
Enable or disable Emergency mode.
enable
Enables SSL client authentication.
disable
Disables SSL client authentication.
revert certificate
Tells the Web server to use the currently installed authentication certificate.
show
Display the Web server's accessibility setting.
8.53.1 enable
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Context
Turns on SSL client authentication. To access the applet, a client must use https. For example:
https://192.0.0.1
Syntax
enable
Parameters
None.
Example
WS5000.(Cfg).SSL> enable
8.53.2 disable
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Context
Turns off SSL client authentication. To access the applet, a client must use https. For example:
https://192.0.0.1
Common Commands
section.
Description
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