Configuring Ssl Encryption; Ssl (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption - Ricoh AP610N Software Manual

Appendix

Configuring SSL Encryption

This section describes how to configure SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption.
Using SSL encryption, you can issue a server certificate to authorize use of the
printer.
This can be specified only when the optional network date protection unit is in-
stalled.

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption

This can be specified by the network administrator.
To protect the communication path and establish encrypted communication, cre-
ate and install the server certificate.
There are two ways of installing a server certificate: create and install a self-cer-
tificate using the machine, or request a certificate from a certificate authority and
install it.
❖ Configuration flow (self-signed certificate)
A Creating and installing the server certificate
Install the server certificate using Web Image Monitor.
B Enabling SSL
Enable the [SSL/TLS] setting using Web Image Monitor.
❖ Configuration flow (certificate issued by a certificate authority)
A
Creating the server certificate
Create the server certificate using Web Image Monitor.
The application procedure after creating the certificate depends on the cer-
tificate authority. Follow the procedure specified by the certificate authority.
B
Installing the server certificate
Install the server certificate using Web Image Monitor.
C Enabling SSL
Enable the [SSL/TLS] setting using Web Image Monitor.
Creating and Installing the Server Certificate (Self-Signed Certificate)
Create and install the server certificate using Web Image Monitor.
Creating and Installing the Self-Signed Certificate
Create and install the server certificate using Web Image Monitor.
This section explains the use of a self-certificate as the server certificate.
A
Open a Web browser.
B
Enter "http://(printer's-address)/" in the address bar to access the print-
er.
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