Chapter 2 Setting Up the Switch
Secured Sessions with the Switch
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Secured Sessions with the Switch
The switch uses the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to secure the HTTP
communications between the switch and your PC or laptop. When you attempt to
display the device manager, this protocol
• Authenticates the web-based connection between the switch and your PC or
laptop.
• Encrypts and decrypts the information exchanged between the switch and
your PC or laptop to protect the information from unauthorized access over
the Internet.
SSL is enabled by default on the switch.
To start a secured device manager session, either:
• Enter https:// before the switch IP address. (HTTP over SSL is abbreviated
as HTTPS.)
• Click the Session: Secured link at the top right corner of the device manager
window.
More information about secured sessions is available from the device manager
online help.
When You Are Done
After you have set up the switch, follow the procedures in Chapter 3, “Installing
the Switch,” to install the switch in your network environment. Make sure to
review the warnings and installation guidelines.
