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If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL that you
specify in your browser: https://device[:port_number]
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:
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/SSL connection to the switch’s web interface.
(Default: Port 443)
Table 3-4 HTTPS System Support
Web Browser Operating System
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Windows 98,Windows N T (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