Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

General Operating Rules and Notes

i.Select the Security tab then the [SSL] button. The SSL configuration screen is divided into two halves. The left half is used for creating a new certificate key pair and (self-signed / CA-signed) certificate. The right half displays information on the currently installed

certificate.

ii.Select the Create Certificate/Certificate Request radio button.

iii.Select Self-Signedin the Certificate Type drop-down list.

iv.Select the RSA Key Size desired. If you want to re-use the current certificate key, select Current from this list.

v.Fill in the remaining certificate arguments. (Refer to “Comments on Certificate Fields.” on page 7-10.)

vi.Click on the [Apply Changes] button to generate new certificate and key, if selected.

Note

When generating a self-signed host certificate, if no key is present and the

 

current option is selected in the RSA key size box and error will be generated.

 

New key generation can take up to two minutes if the key queue is empty.

 

 

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