CLI Reference Guide

MANAGING CERTIFICATES

A digital certificate is a form of electronic identification for computers.

This chapter describes processing and managing certificates, and

distributing PKS #12 files.

Overview A digital certificate is a form of electronic identification for computers.

The 3Com Mobility System supports the following types of X.509 digital

certificates:

 Administrative certificate for the monitoring service or a WX switch

 802.1X-EAP certificate for a WX switch

 WebAAA certificate for a WX switch

 Certificate authority certificate to validate the administrator’s

certificate

 Certificate authority certificate to validate user and the EAP server

certificates

When 3WXM connects to 3WXM Services or a WX switch, the

administrative certificate is used to authenticate the service or WX switch

and establish a secure connection.

For more information about certificates on the WX, see the Wireless LAN

Switch and Controller Configuration Guide.