3Com 8760 User Guide - Page 123

Using the Command Line Interface ip https server Use this command to enable the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) over the Secure Socket Layer (SSL), providing secure access (i.e., an encrypted connection) to the access point's Web interface. Use the no form to disable this function. Syntax [no] ip https server Default Setting Disabled Command Mode Global Configuration Command Usage • Both HTTP and HTTPS service can be enabled independently. • If you enable HTTPS, you must indicate this in the URL: https://device:port_number] • When you start HTTPS, the connection is established in this way: - The client authenticates the server using the server's digital certificate. - The client and server negotiate a set of security protocols to use for the connection. - The client and server generate session keys for encrypting and decrypting data. • The client and server establish a secure encrypted connection. A padlock icon should appear in the status bar for Internet Explorer 5.x. Example Enterprise AP(config)#ip https server Enterprise AP(config)# 5-21