ZyXEL Communications ES-3148 Series Switch User Manual


 
ES-3148 User’s Guide
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APPENDIX E
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
similar.
Import Switch Certificates into Netscape Navigator
In Netscape Navigator, you can permanently trust the Switch’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 213 Security Certificate
Importing the Switch’s Certificate into Internet Explorer
For Internet Explorer to trust a self-signed certificate from the Switch, simply import the self-
signed certificate into your operating system as a trusted certification authority.
To have Internet Explorer trust a Switch 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 Switch’s (self-signed) server
certificate into your operating system as a trusted certification authority.
1 In Internet Explorer, double click the lock shown in the following screen.