Extron electronics ShareLink Pro 2500 User Manual page 100

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View and set SSL certifications.
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Use utilities such as Ping, Reset, and Reboot.
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Configure 802.1X security settings.
• View 802.1X status logs.
• Update the firmware to a selected device or group of devices.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates
The ShareLink Pro 2500 ships with factory‑installed SSL certificates created by Extron. If you want or are
required to use a different SSL certificate at your installation site, then you can use PCS to change the
SSL certificate at any time. The PCS Help File provides instructions on how to apply an SSL certificate.
NOTE: Some certificates require a passphrase that is created when the certificate is created. If
a passphrase is required, you must enter that passphrase before uploading and applying the
certificate.
IP Link Pro controllers and devices such as the ShareLink Pro 2500 support standard OpenSSL certificate
encodings such as .pem (Privacy‑enhanced Electronic Mail) and .der file types. PEM file types are ASCII
encoded and are the required format for uploading to the ShareLink Pro 2500 receiver. DER
(Distinguished Encoding Rules) file types are binary encoded and can typically have several file extension
variations, such as .crt and .cer. There are many standard tools that can convert from DER to PEM file
encodings if needed.
NOTE: A DER format file must be converted to PEM encoding before uploading it to the unit.
To properly create the certificate for uploading to Extron devices, ensure that the certificate file meets the
following requirements:
• Contains X.509 certificate information
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Contains public and private keys
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Uses PEM encoding
NOTE: ITU‑T standard X.509 covers aspects of public key encryption, digital cryptography,
certificates, and validation.
Contact your IT administrator for more information on what tools and policies are required to obtain or
create the SSL certificate and, if necessary, the corresponding passphrase.
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