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ProSAFE 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch XS708T and XS716T User Manual
10. In the HTTPS Session Soft Timeout (Minutes) field, enter the inactivity time-out for
HTTPS sessions.
The value must be in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. The default value is 5 minutes. The
configured value is displayed.
11. In the HTTPS Session Hard Timeout (Hours) field, set the hard time-out for HTTPS
sessions.
This time-out is unaffected by the activity level of the session. The value must be in the
range of 1 to 168 hours. The default value is 24 hours.
12. In the Maximum Number of HTTPS Sessions field, enter the maximum allowable number
of HTTPS sessions.
The value must be in the range of 0 to 4. The default value is 4.
13. Click the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
Manage Certificates
Use the Certificate Management page to manage certificates.
Generate an SSL Certificate
 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 10.
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.