Installing a Certificate
Install one of the following certificates to perform SSL encrypted communication.
Self-Signed Certificates
Create a certificate on each device.
Purchased Certificates
Install a certificate purchased from a third-party organization.
CA Certificate
For information on installation procedure for using a CA certificate, see the instruction manuals included with the device.
You cannot change the key used when the certificate is already used by an SSL application. Since the key being used is used, no setting is required here.
Self-Signed Certificates
1.
Log in to the device.
Log in by entering the following address in the Web browser.
http://<IP address of the device>:8000/
https://<IP address of the device>:8443/
If SSL communication is enabled for the device
2.
Enter the authentication information → click [Log In].
3.
Click [Settings/Registration].
4.
Click [Device Management] for [Management Settings].
5.
Click [Key and Certificate Settings] for [Certificate Settings].
6.
Click [Generate Key].
7.
Click [Network Communication].

8.
Specify each setting → click [OK].
Item
Entry Restrictions
[Key Name]
Enter a name using alphanumeric characters. (Required)
[Signature Algorithm]
Select the signing algorithm from the drop-down list. (Required)
[Key Algorithm]
Select the key algorithm from the drop-down list. (Required)
[Validity Start Date]
Enter the starting day using numbers. (Required)
[Validity End Date]
Enter the ending day using numbers. (Required)
[Country/Region]
If you selected [Select Country/Region Name], select an item from the drop-down list.
If you selected [Enter Internet Country Code], enter this item using alphanumeric characters. (Required)
[Organization]/[Organization Unit]
Enter this item using alphanumeric characters.
[State]/[City]
Enter this item using alphanumeric characters.
[Shared Name]
Enter this item using alphanumeric characters. (Required)
Set the IP address or FQDN (example: starfish.company.com) of the device.
A DNS server is required to use an FQDN.
An FQDN is required for the common name when using Safari (Mac OS).
9.
Click [Network Settings] for [Preferences].
10.
Click [SSL Settings] for [TCP/IP Settings].
11.
Click [Key and Certificate].
12.
Select the created key → click [Default Key Settings].
If you cannot change the SSL key, follow the instructions on the screen.
13.
Restart the device.
Purchased Certificates
1.
Log in to the device.
Log in by entering the following address in the Web browser.
http://<IP address of the device>:8000/
https://<IP address of the device>:8443/
If SSL communication is enabled for the device
2.
Enter the authentication information → click [Log In].
3.
Click [Settings/Registration].
4.
Click [Device Management] for [Management Settings].
5.
Click [Key and Certificate Settings] for [Certificate Settings].
6.
Click [Register Key and Certificate].
7.
Click [Install].

8.
Click [Browse] → specify the purchased certificate in [File Path] → click [Start Installation].
9.
Enter [Key Name] → enter the password set for the private key in [Password] and [Confirm] → click [OK].
10.
Select the installed key → click [Register].
If you cannot change the SSL key, follow the instructions on the screen.
11.
Restart the device.
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