Create a Digital Certificate Using CentreWare Internet Services (CWIS)

With Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) enabled (from the Connectivity / Protocols / HTTP selections of the Properties tab of CentreWare Internet Services) and a digital certificate installed, remote users accessing the system over an HTTP-based interface are assured of having their network communications protected against eavesdropping and tampering, using strong encryption.

The only action required by the user is to type https://, followed by the IP address (or fully qualified domain name) of the printer into the Address or URL field of the web browser. The subsequent acceptance of a Digital Certificate completes the exchange of the Public Key enabling the encryption process to proceed.

NOTE: SSL cannot be implemented until a digital certificate is installed on the system.

NOTE: This solution requires knowledge of the network on which the printer is installed and may require the assistance of a System Administrator.

To create a Digital Certificate:

1. Open an Internet browser window.

2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the Address field, and then press [Enter] on the keyboard. The CentreWare Internet Services window will be displayed.

3. Click on the [Properties] tab.

4. Enter the user name and password in the fields provided, and then click on the [Login] button.
   
   NOTE: The default username is "admin" (case sensitive)and the default password is "1111".
   
   

5. Click on the [Security] link to expand the list of options.

6. Click on the [Machine Digital Certificate Management] link. The Machine Digital Certificate Management window will be displayed.

7. Click on the [Create New Certificate] button.

8. In the Create New Certificate section, select the radio button for [Self Signed Certificate] or [Certificate Signing Request].
   
   NOTE: A self-signed certificate is inherently less secure than installing a certificate signed by a trusted third party Certificate Authority (CA). However, specifying a self-signed certificate is the easiest way to start using SSL. A self-signed certificate is also the only option if your company does not have a server functioning as Certificate Authority (for example, Windows 2000 running Certificate Services), or does not wish to use a third party CA.
   
   

9. Click on the [Continue] button.

10. If Self Signed Certificate was selected:

    1. Enter the required information in the fields provided:

       • 2 Letter Country Code

       • State / Province Name (not required)

       • Locality Name (not required)

       • Organization Name

       • Organization Unit

       • E-mail Address

       • Days of Validity

    2. Click on the [Apply] button. Values from the form will be used to establish a Self Signed Certificate.

11. If Certificate Signing Request was selected:

    1. Enter the required information in the fields provided:

       • 2 Letter Country Code

       • State / Province Name (not required)

       • Locality Name (not required)

       • Organization Name

       • Organization Unit

       • Common Name

       • E-mail Address

    2. Click on the [Apply] button. Values from the form will be used to establish a Certificate Signing Request.

    3. When the process is complete, you will be prompted to save the Certificate Signing Request. Right-click on the link and select [Save Target As].

    4. Save the Certificate to your hard drive, and send it to a Trusted Certificate Authority.

12. Close the browser window.

Trusted Certificate Authorities

If the Certificate Signing Request was selected and completed when the signed certificate is received back from the Trusted Certificate Authority, it should be uploaded to the system. To add the certificate to the system, perform the following steps:

1. Open an Internet browser window.

2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the Address field, and then press [Enter] on the keyboard. The CentreWare Internet Services window will be displayed.

3. Click on the [Properties] tab.

4. Enter the user name and password in the fields provided, and then click on the [Login] button.
   
   NOTE: The default username is "admin" (case sensitive) and the default password is "1111".
   
   

5. Click on the [Security] link to expand the list of options.

6. Click on the [Trusted Certificate Authorities] link. The Trusted Certificate Authorities window will be displayed.

7. Click on the [Add] button.

8. Click on the [Browse] button to locate the signed certificate from the Trusted Certificate Authority.

9. Click on the [Upload Certificate Authority] button. The Certificate Authority will be displayed in the Installed Certificates field.

10. Close the browser window.