User's Manual

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Creation of X.509 Certificates
Each transceiver can be loaded with a set of X.509 digital certificates in
DER format. These certificates are used in the authentication process
when joining a WiMAX network. The certificates can be loaded using
TFTP, FTP, or SFTP, as described below. Three certificates are
supported: Root CA (Certificate Authority), the Device's public
certificate, the Device's Private Key. The Common Name (CN) for the
certificate must be the serial number for the Mercury transceiver. A
domain name can be appended to the serial number for the Common
Name, for example, 2047711.mydomain.com.
Load X.509 Certificates
The X.509 certificates can be loaded on the unit using TFTP, FTP,
SFTP, or a USB flash drive using the Configuration - Security page. Select
the appropriate File Media as TFTP, FTP, SFTP, or USB. If using one
of the network protocols, specify the IP address of the server and the
other necessary protocol parameters.
Specify the filename of the certificate as it appears on the server or USB
flash drive used. Specify the certificate type: Root CA, Public
certificate, or Private Key. Once these parameters are set, begin the
transfer by pressing the Retrieve Certificate button. Repeat this process for
each of the three certificates.
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Figure 21. Configuration - Security Screen