Replacing The Default Secure-Site Certificate - Edge-Core ECS4810-12M Layer 2 Management Manual

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Configuring HTTPS

EPLACING THE

Figure 182: Configuring HTTPS

Use the Security > HTTPS (Copy Certificate) page to replace the default

secure-site certificate.

When you log onto the web interface using HTTPS (for secure access), a

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate appears for the switch. By default,

the certificate that the web browser displays will be associated with a

warning that the site is not recognized as a secure site. This is because the

certificate has not been signed by an approved certification authority. If

you want this warning to be replaced by a message confirming that the

connection to the switch is secure, you must obtain a unique certificate and

a private key and password from a recognized certification authority.

For maximum security, we recommend you obtain a unique

Secure Sockets Layer certificate at the earliest opportunity. This is because

the default certificate for the switch is not unique to the hardware you have

When you have obtained these, place them on your TFTP server and

transfer them to the switch to replace the default (unrecognized) certificate

with an authorized one.

The switch must be reset for the new certificate to be activated. To

reset the switch, see

"Resetting the System" on page 145

at the command prompt:

"Web Server" on page 821

These parameters are displayed:

TFTP Server IP Address – IP address of TFTP server which contains

the certificate file.

Certificate Source File Name – Name of certificate file stored on the

TFTP server.

or type "reload"

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