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Key length Select the bit size of the new self-signed certificate. Choices are:
 512 bits
 768 bits
 1024 bits
 2048 bits
The larger the bit size, the longer it takes to generate the key.
Type Select the type of key:
 RSA = Public-Key Cryptography algorithm based on large prime
numbers, invented by Rivest Shamir and Adleman. Used for encryption
and signing.
 DSA = Digital Signature Algorithm also based on large prime numbers,
but can only be used for signing. Developed by the US government to
avoid the patents on RSA.
To Create a New Credential
Using Web Manager
 To create a new credential, click SSL in the menu bar and select Credentials.
Using the CLI
 To enter the SSL command level: enable -> ssl
 To enter the Credentials command level: enable -> ssl -> credentials
Using XML
 Not applicable.
Certificate Upload Settings
SSL certificates identify the PremierWave XC to peers, and can be used with some methods of
wireless authentication. Certificate and key pairs can be uploaded to the PremierWave through
either the CLI or XML import mechanisms. Certificates can be identified on the PremierWave by a
name provided at upload time.
Table 10-2 Upload Certificate Settings
Upload Certificate
Settings
Description
New Certificate SSL certificate to be uploaded.
RSA or DSA certificates are allowed.
The format of the certificate must be PEM. It must start with “-----BEGIN
CERTIFICATE-----
“ and end with “-----END CERTIFICATE-----“. Some
Certificate Authorities add comments before and/or after these lines. Those need to be
deleted before upload.
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