Edge-Core ES4528V-38 - Https Redirect; Table 42: HTTPS System Support

C HAPTER 27 | HTTPS Commands
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◆ If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL that you specify
in your browser: https://device[:port-number]
◆ 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.
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The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and
decrypting data.
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The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection.
A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer
5.x or above, Netscape 6.2 or above, and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.0 or
above.
◆ The following web browsers and operating systems currently support
HTTPS:
EXAMPLE
HTTPS>mode enable
HTTPS>
https redirect This command displays or sets HTTPS redirect mode from HTTP
connections.
SYNTAX
https redirect [enable | disable]
enable - Enables HTTPS redirect. When enabled, management
access to the HTTP web interface for the switch are automatically
redirected to HTTPS.
disable - Disables HTTPS redirect.
DEFAULT SETTING
Disabled
Table 42: 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, Windows Vista
Netscape 6.2 or later Windows 98,Windows NT (with service pack 6a),
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Solaris
2.6
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.0 or
later
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux