USER AUTHENTICATION

When you start HTTPS, the connection is established in this way:

-The client authenticates the server using the server’s digital certificate.

-The client and server negotiate a set of security protocols to use for the connection.

-The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and decrypting data.

The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection.

A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer 5.x or above and Netscape Navigator 6.2 or above.

The following web browsers and operating systems currently support

HTTPS:

Table 3-4 HTTPS System Support

Web Browser

Operating System

Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

Windows 98,Windows NT (with

 

service pack 6a), Windows 2000,

 

Windows XP

 

 

Netscape Navigator 6.2 or later

Windows 98,Windows NT (with

 

service pack 6a), Windows 2000,

 

Windows XP, Solaris 2.6

 

 

To specify a secure-site certificate, see “Replacing the Default Secure-site Certificate” on page 3-56.

Command Attributes

HTTPS Status – Allows you to enable/disable the HTTPS server feature on the switch. (Default: Enabled)

Change HTTPS Port Number – Specifies the UDP port number used for HTTPS connection to the switch’s web interface. (Default: Port 443)

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