SonicOS 7.1 Device Settings

Selecting a Security Certificate

Security certificates provide data encryption and a secure web site.

To specify the type of security certificate

  1. Navigate to Device | Settings > Administration.
  2. Click Management.
  3. From Certificate Selection drop-down box, select the type of certificate for your website:
  • Use Self-signed Certificate, which allows you to continue using a certificate without downloading a new one each time you log into the SonicWall Security Appliance. This option is selected by default. Go to Step 3.
  • Import Certificate to select an imported certificate from the Device | Settings > Certificates page to use for authentication to the management interface. A confirmation message displays.
    1. Click OK. The Device | Settings > Certificates page is displayed.
    2. See Managing Certificates section.
  • In the Certificate Common Name field, enter the IP address or common name for the firewall. If you choose Use Selfsigned Certificate, SonicOS populates the field with the firewall’s IP address.
  • Click Accept.
  • To regenerate a Self-Signed Certificate

    1. Navigate to Device | System > Administration > Management.
    2. In the WEB MANAGEMENT SETTINGS section, click Regenerate Certificate.
    3. Click OK in the confirmation message that is displayed.

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