About Https - Spectracom SecureSync 1200 User Reference Manual

2.14 Configuring Network Settings
The HTTPS Setup window has four tabs:
Exit the HTTPS Setup window by clicking the X icon in the top right window corner, or by click
ing anywhere outside the window.
Should you exit the HTTPS Setup window while filling out the certificate request parameters
before
form
ing between tabs within the HTTPS Setup window, the information you have entered will be
retained.

2.14.6.2 About HTTPS

HTTPS provides secure/encrypted, web-based management and configuration of SecureSync
from a PC. In order to establish a secure HTTPS connection, an SSL certificate must be stored
inside the SecureSync unit.
SecureSync uses the OpenSSL library to create certificate requests and self-signed certificates.
The OpenSSL library provides the encryption algorithms used for secure HTTP (HTTPS). The
OpenSSL package also provides tools and software for creating X.509 Certificate Requests,
Self Signed Certificates and Private/Public Keys. For more information on OpenSSL, please
www.openssl.org
see
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Create Certificate Request : This menu utilizes the OpenSSL library to generate cer
tificate Requests and self-signed certificates.
Certificate Request : A holder for the certificate request generated under the Create
Certificate Request tab. Copy and paste this Certificate text in order to send it to
your Certificate Authority.
Upload X509 PEM Certificate : Use the window under this tab to paste your X.509
certificate text and upload it to SecureSync.
Upload Certificate File : Use this tab to upload your certificate file returned by the
Certificate Authority. For more information on format types, see "Supported Cer
tificate Format Types" on the facing page.
clicking the Submit button, any information you entered will be lost. When switch
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