Dell PowerConnect 8024 User's Guide - Page 100

console(config-line)#password jones123 console(config-line)#exit 10. Save the running-config file to the startup-config file. This ensures that the configuration just completed is the same if the switch is rebooted. console(config)#exit console#copy running-config startup-config The switch is now configured and can be managed through the different options such as Telnet, Web browser interface, and others. Configuring Secure Management Access (HTTPS) When managing the switch securely through the standard Web browser, the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) security protocol is used. To manage the switch securely through the standard Web browser, perform the following: 1. In order to configure the switch to allow HTTPS server, and to create a security key, use the commands ip https server and crypto certificate 1 generate: console#configure console(config)#crypto certificate 1 generate Generating RSA private key, 1024 bit long modulus console(config)#ip https server console(config)# 2. Configure the management station the same as for a regular HTTP connection. 3. Connect to the switch through HTTPS by typing the address https://device IP address in the browser window (https must be typed). The Security Alert window displays. 4. Click Yes to confirm accept the security certification (if it is not authenticated by a third party). The Login Screen displays. 5. Enter the assigned user name and password. The switch Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator displays. 100 Configuring Dell™ PowerConnect™