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SSL/TLS Communication with the Scanner
When the server certificate is set using SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) communication
to the scanner, you can encrypt the communication path between computers. Do this if you want to prevent
remote and unauthorized access.
Configuring Basic SSL/TLS Settings
If the scanner supports the HTTPS server feature, you can use an SSL/TLS communication to encrypt
communications. You can configure and manage the scanner using Web Config while ensuring security.
Configure encryption strength and redirect feature.
1.
Access Web Config and select the
Network Security
tab >
SSL/TLS
>
Basic
.
2.
Select a value for each item.
❏
Encryption Strength
Select the level of encryption strength.
❏
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Redirect to HTTPS when HTTP is accessed.
3.
Click
Next
.
A confirmation message is displayed.
4.
Click
OK
.
The scanner is updated.
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Configuring a Server Certificate for the Scanner
1.
Access Web Config and select the
Network Security
tab >
SSL/TLS
>
Certificate
.
2.
Specify a certificate to use on
Server Certificate
.
❏
Self-signed Certificate
A self-signed certificate has been generated by the scanner. If you do not obtain a CA-signed certificate,
select this.
❏
CA-signed Certificate
If you obtain and import a CA-signed certificate in advance, you can specify this.
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