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To set the switch’s distinguished name to "cn=switch1,o=my_company,c=us", use the command:

SET SYSTEM DISTINGUISHEDNAME="cn=switch1, o=my_company,c=us"

6.Set the UTC offset.

To set the Universal Coordinated Time to inform the switch that the difference between local time and GMT is 7 hours, use the command:

SET LOG UTCOFFSET=7

7.Create a self-signed certificate for the switch.

To create a PKI certificate without contacting a CA for browsing to the GUI, use the command:

CREATE PKI CERTIFICATE=cer_name KEYPAIR=0 SERIALNUMBER=12345 SUBJECT="cn=172.30.1.105, o=my_company, c=us"

Using this command creates a certificate that is only suitable for secure switch management via the GUI. A pop-up message will appear in the browser window warning that the certificate is not issued by a trusted authority. For details, see the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) chapter of your Software Reference.

8.Load self-signed switch certificate

To load the signed switch certificate onto the switch, use the command:

ADD PKI CERTIFICATE=cer_name LOCATION=cer_name.cer

TRUST=YES

9.Enable SSL on the HTTP server

To enable SSL on the HTTP server with previously created SSL Key and the port 443, use the command:

SET HTTP SERVER SECURITY=ON SSLKEY=0 PORT=443

10.Configure an IP interface to run SSL over

To configure an IP interface that SSL will be run over, first enable IP using the command:

ENABLE IP

To make VLAN1 the IP interface, and 172.30.1.105 the interface’s IP address, use the command:

ADD IP INTERFACE=vlan1 IP=172.30.1.105

To add an IP route on this interface with a next hop of 172.30.1.254, use the command:

ADD IP ROUTE=0.0.0.0 INTERFACE=vlan1 NEXT=172.30.1.254

For this example to succeed, you would have to log in as “cipher” rather than “manager” when connecting to the switch with a web browser.

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at-8700xl series switch specifications

Allied Telesis AT-8700XL Series Switches are sophisticated networking devices designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern enterprise environments. These managed Ethernet switches are optimized for reliability, performance, and scalability, making them ideal for various applications, from small businesses to large-scale networks.

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Another critical characteristic is the series' high-speed connectivity options. With multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, the AT-8700XL series can handle significant data loads, ensuring seamless communication between connected devices. Furthermore, some models within the series offer 10 Gigabit uplink ports, providing the necessary bandwidth to connect to core networks or high-speed servers.

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Security is paramount in any network, and the AT-8700XL series does not disappoint. The switches employ robust security protocols, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), MAC address filtering, and DHCP snooping, to protect against unauthorized access and ensure network integrity.

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