Chapter 13 Ssl (Secure Socket Layer) Security; About Ssl; Activating Ssl Security For Management Connections; Figure 13-1 System Settings: Server Configuration: Enable Ssl Security - ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR B-4000 User Manual

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Security
This chapter shows you how to setup and enable Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security on the

13.1 About SSL

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) security is a standard Internet protocol for secure communications that uses a
combination of certificate-based authentication and public-key encryption. SSL protects data transfer
between the web configurator on the ZyAIR and the web browser on a connected computer.
With SSL security activated, data (such as user name and password) transferred between the ZyAIR and the
computer is protected when you access the ZyAIR using a web browser that supports SSL.

13.2 Activating SSL Security for Management Connections

Follow the steps below to activate the SSL security for management connections to the ZyAIR.
Step 1. Click the ADVANCED SETUP tab and then Server. Select the SSL Security check box in the
Web Server field.

Figure 13-1 System Settings: Server Configuration: Enable SSL Security

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Security
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