HP 4200n HP Jetdirect Print Servers - Administrator Guide - Page 146

Note If you improperly exit Certificates configuration (for example, by failing to use the Cancel button), an Operation Failed screen may appear. If so, wait approximately two minutes before entering the wizard again. Table 4.12 Certificate Configuration Screens (1 of 4) Certificate Options Choose from the options listed. Update Pre-Installed Certificate. Use this option to update the preinstalled, self-signed certificate. When updated, the preinstalled certificate is overwritten.You may update the following item: G Certificate Validity Period With self-signed certificates, the browser will identify the certificate as self-signed for each new Web session and may cause a security alert message. This message can be bypassed if the user adds it to their browser's certificate store or disables browser alerts (not recommended). Self-signed certificates are not necessarily secure because the certificate owner is merely confirming his own identity instead of verification by a trusted third party. Certificates from a trusted third party are considered more secure. Create Certificate Request. Using this option, you are prompted for specific device and organizational information in the following screen: G Certificate Information This option may be used, for example, when a wireless authentication protocol requires that a Jetdirect certificate issued by a trusted third party or Certificate Authority be installed. Install Certificate. This option is displayed only if there is a Jetdirect certificate request (to a trusted third party) pending. When received, the certificate is installed using this option. Once installed, this certificate overwrites the preinstalled certificate. Using this option, you are prompted for information in the following screen: G Install Certificate The certificate to be installed must be associated with a previous certificate request generated by the embedded Web server. ENWW Using the Embedded Web Server 146