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UIDELINES
If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL that you specify
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in your browser: https://device[:port-number]
When you start HTTPS, the connection is established in this way:
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The client authenticates the server using the server's digital
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certificate.
The client and server negotiate a set of security protocols to use for
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the connection.
The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and
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decrypting data.
The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection.
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A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer
5.x or above, Netscape 6.2 or above, and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.0 or
above.
The following web browsers and operating systems currently support
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HTTPS:
Table 5: HTTPS System Support
Web Browser
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Netscape 6.2 or later
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.0 or later
P
ARAMETERS
These parameters are displayed:
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Mode - Enables HTTPS service on the switch. (Default: Enabled)
Automatic Redirect - Sets the HTTPS redirect mode operation. When
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enabled, management access to the HTTP web interface for the switch
are automatically redirected to HTTPS. (Default: Disabled)
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EB
NTERFACE
To configure HTTPS:
Click Advanced Configuration, HTTPS.
1.
Enable HTTPS if required and set the Automatic Redirect mode.
2.
Click Save.
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HAPTER
Operating System
Windows 98,Windows NT (with service pack 6a),
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Windows 98,Windows NT (with service pack 6a),
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Solaris 2.6
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux
Configuring Security