Advanced configuration – HP ProCurve 520wl Wireless Access Point User Manual

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Advanced Configuration

Figure 4-9

Management Services Configuration Screen

HTTPS Access (Secure Socket Layer)

The user can access the AP in a secure fashion using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) over port 443. The AP supports
SSLv3 with a 128-bit encryption certificate maintained by the AP for secure communications between the AP and the
HTTP client. All communications are encrypted using the server and the client-side certificate. The AP comes
pre-installed with all required SSL files: default certificate and private key installed.

Configuring Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

After enabling SSL, the only configurable parameter is the SSL passphrase.
If you decide to upload a new certificate and private key (using TFTP or HTTP File Transfer), you need to change the
SSL Certificate Passphrase for the new SSL files.
Enable HTTPS (Secure Web): Check this box to enable SSL on the AP.

NOTE

You need to reboot the AP after enabling or disabling SSL for the changes to take effect.

SSL Certificate Passphrase: Specifies the SSL Passphrase to use if Enable HTTPS has been checked. The user

must change the SSL passphrase when uploading a new certificate/private key pair, which will have a
corresponding passphrase.

Accessing the AP through the HTTPS interface

The user should use a SSL intelligent browser to access the AP through the HTTPS interface. After configuring SSL,
access the AP using https:// followed by the AP’s management IP address.

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