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Importing Certificates

This appendix shows importing certificates examples using Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer 5. This appendix uses the ZyWALL 70 as an example. Other models should be similiar.

Import ZyWALL Certificates into Netscape Navigator

In Netscape Navigator, you can permanently trust the ZyWALL’s server certificate by importing it into your operating system as a trusted certification authority.

Select Accept This Certificate Permanently in the following screen to do this.

Figure 494 Security Certificate

Importing the ZyWALL’s Certificate into Internet Explorer

For Internet Explorer to trust a self-signed certificate from the ZyWALL, simply import the self-signed certificate into your operating system as a trusted certification authority.

To have Internet Explorer trust a ZyWALL certificate issued by a certificate authority, import the certificate authority’s certificate into your operating system as a trusted certification authority.

The following example procedure shows how to import the ZyWALL’s (self-signed) server certificate into your operating system as a trusted certification authority.

1In Internet Explorer, double click the lock shown in the following screen.

 

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