Freedom9 IP 800 manual Certificate Settings

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freeView IP 800 User’s Manual

6.4.4Certificate

Figure 6-13: Certificate Settings

The freeView IP 800 uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol for any encrypted network traffic between itself and a connected client. During the connection establishment, the device has to expose its identity to a client using a cryptographic certificate. By default, this certificate and the underlying secret key is the same for all freeView IP 800’s and will not match the network configuration that will the device is connected to. The certificate's underlying secret key is also used for securing the SSL handshake. Hence, there is still a potential security risk when using the default SSL certificate, but it is more secure than no encryption at all.

It is possible to generate and install a new certificate that is unique for a particular freeView IP

800.In order to do this, the freeView IP 800 can generate a new cryptographic key and the associated Certificate Signing Request (CSR) that needs to be certified by a certification authority (CA). A certification authority verifies that the device and identity are legitimate and signs and issues a SSL certificate for the device.

The following steps are necessary to create and install a SSL certificate for the freeView IP 800:

Create an SSL Certificate Signing Request using the panel shown in Figure 6-13.Complete the fields on the page. The fields are explained below. Once completed, click on the “Create” button which will initiate the Certificate Signing Request generation. The CSR can be downloaded to the local machine with the “Download CSR” button (see Figure 6-14).

Send the saved CSR to a CA for certification. Once the CA has completed their authentication process, a new certificate will be issued for the device.

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Contents FreeView IP RevCopyright and Trademark Information Table of Contents Rack Mount KIT Installation Diagram List of Figures 13 Certificate Settings List of Tables Hardware Installation Initial IP ConfigurationIntroduction Video ModesKVM Setup Program Web InterfaceAuto Adjust button Video Settings in Options MenuRemote Console Sync Mouse buttonWhen The Server Is Operational When The Server Is Non-OperationalFeatures Type of Failure Detected ByPackage Contents Technical Specifications Model No FreeView IP 800 switchCable Diagrams PS/2 Cable System RequirementsVGA Cable AT to PS/2 keyboard adapter OptionalProduct Details Port Rack Mount PS/2 IP-KVM switch Connecting The freeView IP 800 To The Host System Operation OverviewStep Connect the mouse to the KVM Switch Internet Modem Using a 10 Mbps Connection Using a 100 Mbps ConnectionInitial Configuration Initial Configuration Via Dhcp ServerFreeView IP 800 Setup Program Parameter ValueInitial Configuration Via Serial Console FreeView IP 800 Setup ToolKeyboard, Mouse And Video Configuration FreeView IP 800 Keyboard SettingsIP auto configuration none/dhcp/bootp dhcp Net maskRemote Mouse Settings Auto Mouse Speed And Mouse SynchronizationHost System Mouse Settings Recommended Mouse SettingsSingle and Double Mouse Modes MS Windows 2000/2003 Professional and Server, XP SUN SolarisPrerequisites TelnetUsing the freeView IP 800 as a KVM Switch Push Buttons freeView IP 800 IP-KVM SwitchPC Port LED Indication Reset Button Bank Bank button and PC 8 Keyboard Hot Key CommandsSegment Bank LED Indication To select PC port Daisy Chain Connection Diagram Hot Plug On Screen Display Operation FreeView IP 800 User’s Manual Logging In And Logging Out Http//IP address of freeView IPHttps//IP address of freeView IP Login Screen NavigationLogging Out General descriptionMain Window Single/Double Mouse Mode Remote Console Control BarCtrl+Alt+Delete Exclusive Access OptionsMonitor Only ScalingMouse Handling Local CursorVideo Settings Video Settings Through The Web InterfaceVideo Settings Through The Remote Console 10 Video Settings PanelSoft Keyboard ShowMapping Local KeyboardHotkeys EncodingRemote Console Status Line Status lineRemote Control KVM ConsoleTelnet Console Command Description User ManagementChange Password Set PasswordKVM Settings Users And GroupsUser Console Settings Part User ConsoleUser Console Settings Part Miscellaneous Remote Console Settings Keyboard and Mouse Settings Keyboard/MouseMiscellaneous Video Settings VideoMouse Speed Device Settings NetworkDynamic DNS 10 Dynamic DNS11 Dynamic DNS Scenario Security 12 Device Security13 Certificate Settings Certificate14 SSL Certificate Upload Serial Port 15 Serial PortFreeView IP 800 User’s Manual Date And Time 16 Date and TimeEvent Log 17 Event LogFreeView IP 800 User’s Manual Maintenance Device Information Board SummaryReset Functions Connected Users20 Event Log List Update Firmware 21 Update FirmwareUnit Reset 22 Unit ResetFreeView IP 800 User’s Manual Troubleshooting FreeView IP 800 User’s Manual Certificates CE CertificatePin Assignments Key Codes Figure B-1 English US Keyboard Layout Rack Mount Kit Installation Diagram