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By saving the certificate, you can later easily access the certificate by specifying the assigned index number at the cert prompt. After having specified the assigned index number, you can use the display or export command to prepare for the transfer of the client certificate to the subject. To view basic information about all saved certificates, use the /info/certs command.

If you choose to not save the client certificate, you will need to save the private key and the certificate to a file by performing a copy-and-paste operation to a text editor. The private key and the certificate are displayed on screen as soon as you reconfirm the chosen password phrase. The private key and the certificate are combined and saved in the PEM format when using a copy-and-paste operation.

The requested pass phrase is a word or code that you need to define. The pass phrase protects the encrypted key against illegitimate use. When the intended user installs the client certificate into a Web browser or e-mail client, the correct pass phrase (which you defined) is required to unlock the certificate.

5Verify that the certificate you used for generating the client certificate is specified as a CA certificate for the appropriate virtual SSL server.

>>Main# cfg/ssl/server

Enter virtual server number: (1-) 1

>>Server 1# ssl

>>SSL Settings# cacerts

Current value: 1

Enter certificate numbers (separated by comma):

To successfully validate the client certificate on authentication, you need to verify that the certificate you used for generating the client certificate is also specified as a CA certificate for the appropriate virtual SSL server. In the sample screen preceding output, the certificate has already been defined as a CA certificate. This is observable by the line

Current value: 1, where number 1 is the index number of the certificate that was used when generating the client certificate. If the certificate index number representing the certificate you used when generating client certificates is not listed by Current value:, type the certificate index number and apply your changes.

If the correct certificate index number is already listed by Current value:, press ENTER and answer no to the question if you want to clear the list.

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Nortel VPN Gateway

User Guide

NN46120-104 02.01 Standard

14 April 2008

Copyright © 2007-2008 Nortel Networks

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NN46120-104 specifications

Nortel Networks NN46120-104 is a versatile and efficient telecommunications hardware platform designed to meet the demands of modern networking environments. As a part of Nortel’s extensive portfolio, this device showcases the company’s commitment to innovation and reliability in the telecom sector.

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