Note:
Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
Prerequisite for Using SSL
Prerequisite for Using SSLBefore using the switch as an SSL server, you must install a publicly or commercially available SSL enabled web browser application on the com- puter(s) you use for management access to the switch.
Steps for Configuring and Using SSL for Switch and Client AuthenticationThe general steps for configuring SSL include:
A. Client Preparation
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.)
The latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape web browser support SSL and TLS functionality. See the browser documentation for additional details
B. Switch Preparation
1.Assign a login (Operator) and enable (Manager) password on the switch (page
2.Generate a host certificate on the switch (page
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.