Digi TransPort - Configure Secure Sockets Layer (SSL); About the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

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Configure Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
This section covers configuring the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) from the web interface and
command line. It covers the following topics:
• About the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) on page 454
• SSL Clients parameters on page 455
• SSL Server parameters on page 457
About the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
The secure socket layer (SSL) provides a secure transport mechanism is supported by Digi’s
TransPort routers.
Some sites require client side authentication when connecting to them. The router’s SSL client
handles the authentication for SSL connections using certificates signed by a Certificate Authority
(CA). For more information regarding certificates and certificate requests, refer to the certificates
page Administration > X.509 Certificate Management > Certificate Authorities (CAs).