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Watson-SHDSL-Router-GUI-Manual.doc
Version 2.3-03
Watson SHDSL Router
Web-based Management Manual
Revision: 2012-02-29
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Secondary HTTPS Management Client Authentication
Secure Telnet over SSL Client Authentication
The applied authentication settings can be either of the following:
None The client is not authenticated during the SSL connection.
Therefore, the client does not need to have a certificate recognized by Watson,
which can be used for authentication (for more information about certificates, re-
fer to Section 9.9.4). This is the default setting for all of the mentioned manage-
ment options.
Required The client is required to have a valid certificate, which is used
instead of the regular login procedure. If the client does not have such a certifi-
cate, the connection is terminated.
Optional If the client has a valid certificate, it may be used for authenti-
cation instead of the regular login procedure. This means that in case of the
HTTPS management session, the user, having a valid certificate, directly ac-
cesses the 'Network Map' screen of Watson's WBM. In case of the secure
Telnet connection, the user, having a valid certificate, directly accesses Wat-
son's CLI prompt. Note that the 'Common Name' (CN) parameter in the Subject
field of a client's certificate should contain an existing username, to which ad-
ministrative permissions are assigned.
System Logging Configure system logging parameters. You can view the sys-
tem log in the 'System Log' screen under 'Monitor' (refer to Section 9.5.3).
System Log Buffer Size Set the size of the system log buffer in Kilo-
bytes.
Remote System Notify Level The remote system notification level can
be one of the following: None, Error, Warning, Information.
Note: If you would like to view Watson's system logs in a host's command prompt, you
must first install and run the syslog server.
Persistent System Log Select this check box to save the system log to
the Flash –- Watson's permanent memory. This will prevent the system log from
being erased when the gateway reboots. Note that by default, this check box is
deselected.
Security Logging Configure security logging parameters.
Security Log Buffer Size Set the size of the security log buffer in Kilo-
bytes.
Remote Security Notify Level The remote security notification level can be
one of the following: None, Error, Warning, Information.
Persistent Security Log Select this check box to save the security log to
the Flash. This will prevent the security log from being erased when the gateway
reboots. Note that by default, this check box is deselected.
Note: Do not leave the persistent logging feature enabled permanently, as continuous
writing of the log files to the Flash reduces Watson's performance.