Cradlepoint COR IBR350 Manual page 134

• PKCS #12
Digital certificates have multiple possible uses in a Cradlepoint networking setup. For example, a digital certificate is a much more secure option
for VPN tunnel authentication than a pre-shared key.
Go to the following sections for more information about specific certificate management options:
• Create Certificates – includes CA certificates and self-signed certificates
• Certificate Signing Request
• Local Certificates – list of certificates on the device; includes Remove certificate option
• Import/Export PEM Format Certificates
• Import/Export PKCS #12 Format Certificates
Not all Certificate Management options displayed here are currently available via the Enterprise Cloud Manager configuration pages.
Create Certificates
Complete the following fields to create certificates locally, including
To create local certificates without sending signature requests to a third-party CA, first create a CA certificate with this interface and then create
additional certificates that you sign with your CA:
• Step 1: Create a CA certificate. In the Issuer section select Set as CA certificate.
• Step 2: Create additional certificates. In the Issuer section select Sign with CA certificate and then select the CA certificate you created
in step 1 from the dropdown list.
General Description
• Name: Choose a name meaningful to you.
Issuer
– generate a CSR for third-party signing
Figure 160: Import PKCS12 Format Certificates
CA (certificate authority) certificates.
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