Netgear GS516TP Software Administration Manual - Page 124
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GS516TP Gigabit Smart Switches Configure Management Access From the Access tab, you can configure HTTP and Secure HTTP access to the switch management interface. You can also configure access control profiles and access rules. The Access tab contains links features described in the following sections: • HTTP Configuration • Secure HTTP Configuration • Certificate Management • Access Control HTTP Configuration Use the HTTP Configuration screen to configure the HTTP server settings on the system. To configure the HTTP server settings: 1. Select Security > Access > HTTP > HTTP Configuration. 2. In the HTTP Session Soft Timeout field, specify the number of minutes an HTTP session can be idle before a time-out occurs. After the session is inactive for the configured amount of time, the administrator is automatically logged out and must reenter the password to access the management interface. A value of zero corresponds to an infinite timeout. The default value is 5 minutes. The Maximum Number of HTTP Sessions is 5. 3. Click APPLY to update the switch with the HTTPS Authentication settings. Secure HTTP Configuration Secure HTTP enables the transmission of HTTP over an encrypted Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection. When you manage the switch by using a web interface, secure HTTP can help ensure that communication between the management system and the switch is protected from eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle attacks. Use the Secure HTTP Configuration screen to configure the settings for HTTPS communication between the management station and the switch. To configure HTTPS settings: 1. Select Security > Access > HTTPS > HTTPS Configuration. 2. Use the radio buttons next to the HTTPS Admin Mode to enable or disable the administrative mode of Secure HTTP. The default value is Disable. You can download SSL certificates only when the HTTPS Admin mode is disabled. 124