User Manual

8-Port or 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Model GS418TPP, GS510TLP, and GS510TPP
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Manage certificates for HTTPS access
You can manage certificates for HTTPS access.
Generate an SSL certificate
Note: Before you can generate a certificate, you must disable HTTPS (see
Configure HTTPS access settings on page 309) and log back in to
the local browser interface over an HTTP session. After you generate
the certificate, you can reenable HTTPS and log back in to the local
browser interface over an HTTPS session.
To generate an SSL certificate:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
Change the default IP address of
the switch on page 13.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is
password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Security >
Access > HTTPS > Certificate Management.
The Certificate Present field displays whether a certificate is present on the switch.
6. In the Certificate Management section, select the Generate Certificates radio button.