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been entered. When switching between tabs within the HTTPS Setup window, the inform-

ation you have entered will be retained.

2.8.5.2 About HTTPS

HTTPS provides secure/encrypted, web-based management and configuration of Ver-

saSync from a PC. In order to establish a secure HTTPS connection, an SSL certificate

must be stored inside the VersaSync unit.

VersaSync uses the OpenSSL library to create certificate requests and self-signed cer-

tificates. The OpenSSL library provides the encryption algorithms used for secure HTTP

(HTTPS). The OpenSSL package also provides tools and software for creating X.509 Cer-

tificate Requests, Self Signed Certificates and Private/Public Keys. For more information

on OpenSSL, please see www.openssl.org.

Once you created a certificate request, submit the request to an external Certificate

Authority (CA) for the creation of a third party verifiable certificate. (It is also possible to

use an internal corporate Certificate Authority.)

If a Certificate Authority is not available, or while you are waiting for the certificate to be

issued, you can use the default Spectracom self-signed SSL certificate that comes with

the unit until it expires, or use your own self-signed certificate. The typical life span of a cer-

tificate (i.e., during which HTTPS is available for use) is about 10years.

Note: If deleted, the HTTPS certificate cannot be restored. A new cer-

tificate will need to be generated.

Note: In a Chrome web browser, if a valid certificate is deleted or changed

such that it becomes invalid, it is necessary to navigate to Chrome's Set-

tings> More Tools> Clear browsing data> Advanced and clear the Cached

images and files in the history. Otherwise Chrome's security warnings may

make some data unavailable in the Web UI.

Note: If the IP Address or Common Name (Host Name) is changed, you

need to regenerate the certificate, or you will receive security warnings

from your web browser each time you log in.

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