Minicom Advanced Systems 5UM20114 manual SSL settings, SSL Certificate Management

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Figure 30 Security Settings

SSL settings

Force HTTPS - Access the Web front-end only using an HTTPS connection. Smart 16 IP won't listen on the HTTP port for incoming connections.

KVM encryption - Controls the encrypting of the RFB protocol, used by the Remote Console to transmit the screen data to the administrator machine and keyboard and mouse data back to the host.

Off - No encrypting used.

Try - Tries to make an encrypted connection. If unsuccessful, an unencrypted connection is used.

Force - Tries to make an encrypted connection.

SSL Certificate Management

Smart 16 IP uses the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol for any encrypted network traffic between itself and a connected client. When connecting, Smart 16 IP reveals its identity to a client using a cryptographic certificate. This is the same for all Smart 16 IPs and won't match the network configurations applied to the card by its user. The certificate's underlying secret key is also used for securing the SSL handshake. Hence, this is a security risk (but better than no encryption at all).

You can generate and install a new certificate unique to a particular card. Smart

16 IP can generate a new cryptographic key and the associated Certificate Signing Request that needs to be certified by a certification authority (CA). A CA verifies you are who you claim to be and signs and issues a SSL certificate to you.

To create and install a Smart 16 IP SSL certificate:

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Contents Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP Operating Guide Table of Contents Operating the Smart 16 IP system locally Trademarks Technical precautionsConfiguring the IP system Smart CAT5 Switch 16 IP systemConnect To box Configuration via local consoleSmart 16 IP mouse setting Mouse, Keyboard and Video configurationSmart 16 IP Video Modes Host system mouse settingsOperating the Smart 16 IP system Logging Login screenWork area TimeoutRemote Console Remote console Keyboard layoutControl buttons /toolbar icons Chat window Chat window Video settingsMouse synchronization Video Settings accessChoose Options / Mouse Handling / Intelligent Sync For Windows XP and 2003 Server Mouse synchronization limitationsFor Windows 2000 Pro and 2000 Server Disabling mouse acceleration in for other Operating Systems Single mouse modeRemote Console Settings Remote Console SettingsRemote Console Type Various Remote Console OptionsTelnet server commands Access via TelnetTelnet Console File transfer Virtual Floppy Power ControlStatus via Ipmi Event Log via IpmiInternal Power Control Internal powerExternal power Keyboard & Mouse SettingsAuto Mouse speed Targeted KVM portFixed Mouse speed KVM SettingsDuration of Pause Default configurationActive Port Number of PortsKVM Port Settings KVM Port SettingsInserting a socket Appending a socketNoise filter Video SettingsEnable local video port Changing the orderCustom Video Modes window Custom Video ModesNew user name Password / Confirm passwordUser/Group Management Existing userNew group name Email address /Mobile numberGroup membership/Member of/Not Member Existing groupsUser/Group Permissions User/Group Permissions IP auto configuration Network SettingsPrimary DNS Server IP address IP addressSubnet mask Gateway IP addressBandwidth limitation Disable Setup ProtocolDynamic DNS Telnet portDynamic DNS Settings Serial Port SettingsSerial Port Serial Port SettingsExternal Power Option for Serial port Button Press Durations box External Power OptionSerial Port 2 external power option Security SettingsSSL Certificate Management SSL settingsCSR IP Access Control Telnet SettingsAnti Brute Force Settings Snmp SettingsSnmp settings Smart 16 IP Snmp MIB Ipmi SettingsIpmi Settings Ldap Settings Updating firmware MaintenanceDirect SmartIP Links Maintenance FeaturesIcon Meaning Icons are color coded as followsInclude/modify custom Html code Access the Datafile for supportFrequently Asked Questions Glossary of terms Keyboard hotkeys Switching between computersOSD Navigating the OSD OSD settings F2Selecting a computer Administrator Status a General settingsSecurity Changing the OSD hotkey Activating password protectionSupervisor Status S User Status UAutoskip 46. F7 DefaultsPorts settings Editing the Switch nameKeyboard KB Editing the computer nameAdding/changing a hotkey Hkey Time settingsScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Users Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 SecurityScanning computers F4 Tuning F5Moving the label F6 Control software system requirements Using the Control softwareConnecting the RS232 Serial cable Installing and running the Control softwareComputer icons Selecting a Com portToolbar buttons Communication ErrorView menu Selecting a computerRenaming a computer Read ConfigurationWrite Configuration Logo and PasswordsLogo SettingsPassword protection Single computer settingsLoading a saved configuration Factory default settingsOSD Upgrading the Smart 16 IP firmwareStarting and configuring the Update software System requirements for the Update softwareConnecting the Smart 16 IP System Installing the softwareButton or Box Function Smart CAT5 Switch Update windowSmart 16 IP Manager version number Switch Unit box, check the Smart Switch Manager optionVerifying the version numbers OSD version numberObtaining new firmware Updating the firmware Resetting the Switch or Ricc units ResetElectricity failure Troubleshooting tipsAppendix a Smart 16 IP Video modes Appendix B Key codes Scrolllock NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8 or CSP9 Windows 98 and Windows MEWindows 98 SE and Windows NT4 NetWare 6 servers running JavaLinux Left Ctrl + Alt +F7 Left Ctrl + Alt + F1Left Ctrl + Alt + F3 Left Ctrl + Alt + F5Regional Offices Operating Guide