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7. In the HTTP Port field, enter the HTTP port number.
The valid range is 80 and 1025 to 65535. The default value is 80.
8. In the HTTP Session Soft Timeout (Minutes)
field, set the inactivity time-out for HTTP
sessions.
The value must be in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. The default value is 5 minutes. The
currently configured value displays.
9. In the HTTP Session Hard Timeout (Hours) field, set the hard time-out for HTTP sessions.
This time-out is unaf
fected by the activity level of the session. The value must be in the
range of 1 to 168 hours. The default value is 24 hours.
The currently configured value is
displayed.
10. In the Maximum Number of HTTP Sessions field, set the maximum allowable number of
HTTP sessions.
The value must be in the range of 0 to 16. The default value is 16. The currently
configured value is displayed.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The Authentication List field displays the list that HTTP is using.
HTTPS Configuration
Secure HTTP enables the transmission of HTTP over an encrypted Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection. When you manage the switch by using
the local browser interface, Secure HTTP can help ensure that communication between the
management system and the switch is protected from eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle
attacks.
You can to configure the settings for HTTPS communication between the management
station and the switch.
To configure HTTPS settings:
1. Launch a web browser.
2. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
The login window opens.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The default admin user name is
admin and the default admin password is blank, that is,
do not enter a password.
4. Click the Login button.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Security >
Access > HTTPS > HTTPS Configuration.