Symbol Technologies AP-5131 - Manual (Page 91)

System Configuration 4-15
4. Complete as many of the optional values within the Certificate Request screen as
possible.
5. When the form is completed, click the Generate button from within the Certificate Request
screen.
The Certificate Request screen disappears and the ID of the generated certificate request
displays in the drop-down list of certificates within the Self Certificates screen.
6. Click the Generate Request button from within the Self Certificates screen. The certificate
content displays within the Self Certificate screen.
Signature Algorithm Use the drop-down menu to select the signature algorithm used for
the certificate. Options include:
• MD5-RSA - Message Digest 5 algorithm in combination with
RSA encryption.
• SHA1-RSA - Secure Hash Algorithm 1 in combination with
RSA encryption.
Key Length Defines the length of the key. Possible values are 512, 1024, and
2048. Symbol recommends setting this value to 1024 to ensure
optimum functionality.
NOTE A Warning screen may display at this phase stating key information could
be lost if you proceed with the certificate request. Click the
OK button to
continue, as the certificate has not been signed yet.