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| Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL) |
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| Steps for Configuring and Using SSL for Switch and Client Authentication |
| 1. Install an SSL capable browser application on a management station | |
| you want to use for access to the switch. (Refer to the documentation | |
| provided with your browser.) | |
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Note: | The latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape web browser | |
| support SSL and TLS functionality. See browser documentation for additional | |
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| B. Switch Preparation | |
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| 1. Assign a login (Operator) and enable (Manager) password on the | |
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| i. | Generate certificate key pair |
| ii. | Generate host certificate |
You need to do this only once. The switch's own public/private certificate key pair and certificate are stored in the switch's flash memory and are not affected by reboots or the erase
3.Enable SSL on the switch. (page
4. Use your SSL enabled browser to access the switch using the switch’s IP address or DNS name (if allowed by your browser). Refer to the documentation provided with the browser application.