Private Certificate
When logging in over a secure (SSL) connection, a signed certificate is used to verify that the user is logging in to the intended site. For enhanced security, the Private Certificate section allows you to use your own private encryption key and signed certificate, rather than the default certificate.
There are two methods for establishing your private certificate:
•Generating a
To create your own
•Obtaining a CA Signed SSL Server Certificate
For the greatest security, a third party certificate authority (CA) signed certificate is recommended. To obtain a third party signed certificate, go to a CA (Certificate Authority) website to apply for an SSL certificate. After the CA sends you the certificate and private encryption key, save them to a convenient location on your computer.
•Importing the Private Certificate To import the private certificate:
1.Click Browse to the right of Private Key, browse to the location of your private encryption key file and select it.
2.Click Browse to the right of Certificate, browse to the location of your certificate file and select
it.
3.Click Upload to complete the procedure.
Note: 1. Click Restore Default to returns the device to using the default certificate.
2.Both the private encryption key and the signed certificate must be imported at the same time.
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