Specifications

NetLinx Security within the Web Server

NetLinx Security - Web Server

Accessing an Unsecured Master via an HTTP Address

Refer to the Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP section on page 54 for more

detailed information on how to download the latest firmware from www.amx.com. This firmware

build enables SSL certificate identification and encryption, HTTPS communication, ICSP data

encryption, and disables the ability to alter the Master security properties via a TELNET session.

Once the Master’s IP Address has been set through NetLinx Studio version 2.4 or higher:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the IP Address of the target Master (ex: http://198.198.99.99) into the web browser’s

Address field.

3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to begin the communication process between the target

Master and your computer.

 Initially, the Master Security option is disabled (from within the System Security page)

and no username and password is required for access or configuration.

 Both HTTP and HTTPS Ports are enabled by default (via the Manage System > Server

page).

4. The first active page displayed within your open browser page is Manage WebControl

Connections.

Browser Application Frames

A web page (FIG. 45) can be divided into separate sections or frames, each of which can be

independent of one another and display their own information.

Located on the left side of the populated Browser window is the Navigation frame which allows a

user to navigate throughout the application. Located on the right side of the Browser window is the

Active frame which displays the pages corresponding to the currently selected option from within

the Navigation frame.

The maximum length of a username or password is 20 characters. The minimum

length of a username or password is four characters. Characters such as # (pound)

& (ampersand) and ’ " (single and double quotes) are invalid and should not be

used in usernames, group names, or passwords.

Although Telnet security configuration access can no longer be used on a Master with this

firmware, a Terminal connection (using HyperTerminal) can still be established using the Master’s

RS232 Program port (if the Telnet Port is enabled via the Manage System > Server page).

Once HTTP Access is enabled for a Master; certificate verification and username and

password verification must occur. Refer to the Accessing an SSL-Enabled Master via

an IP Address section on page 130 for more information.