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• 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 and Netscape Navigator 4.x or later versions.
• 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 3-49. Also refer to the copy command
on page 4-83.
Example
Related Commands
ip http secure-port (4-41)
copy tftp https-certificate (4-83)
ip http secure-port
This command specifies the UDP port number used for HTTPS/SSL
connection to the switch’s web interface. Use the no form to restore the
default port.
Table 4-13 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 4.76 or later Windows 98,Windows NT (with service
pack 6a), Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Solaris 2.6
Console(config)#ip http secure-server
Console(config)#