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Chapter 13  HTTP and HTTPS Commands 
With the help of HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) or HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over 
Secure Socket Layer), you can manage the switch through a standard browser.   
HTTP is the protocol to exchange or transfer hypertext.   
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), a security protocol, is to provide a secure connection for the 
application layer protocol (e.g. HTTP) based on TCP. Adopting asymmetrical encryption 
technology, SSL uses key pair to encrypt/decrypt information. A key pair refers to a public key 
(contained in the certificate) and its corresponding private key. By default the switch has a 
certificate (self-signed certificate) and a corresponding private key. The Certificate/Key Download 
function enables the user to replace the default key pair. 
13.1 ip http server 
Description 
The  ip  http server command is used to enable the HTTP server within the 
switch. To disable the HTTP function, please use no ip http server command. 
This function is enabled by default. The HTTP and HTTPS server function 
cannot be disabled at the same time. 
Syntax 
ip http server   
no ip http server   
Command Mode 
Global Configuration Mode 
Privilege Requirement 
Only Admin and Operator level users have access to these commands. 
Example 
Disable the HTTP function: 
T2600G-28TS(config)# no ip http server