Chapter 32 Access Control

2HTTP connection requests from a web browser go to port 80 (by default) on the Switch’s WS (web server).

Figure 165 HTTPS Implementation

Note: If you disable HTTP in the Service Access Control screen, then the Switch blocks all HTTP connection attempts.

32.8.3.1 HTTPS Example

If you haven’t changed the default HTTPS port on the Switch, then in your browser enter “https://Switch IP Address/” as the web site address where “Switch IP Address” is the IP address or domain name of the Switch you wish to access.

Internet Explorer Warning Messages

When you attempt to access the Switch HTTPS server, a Windows dialog box pops up asking if you trust the server certificate. Click View Certificate if you want to verify that the certificate is from the Switch.

You see the following Security Alert screen in Internet Explorer. Select Yes to proceed to the web configurator login screen; if you select No, then web configurator access is blocked.

Figure 166 Security Alert Dialog Box (Internet Explorer)

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