How to install a SSL Certificate for Nortel SSL Accelerator


Step 1: Obtain Intermediate CA Certificate

  • Copy the Intermediate CA certificate from your Secure128 portal under “Order Details”.
  • Be sure there are 5 dashes to either side of the BEGIN CERTIFICATE and END CERTIFICATE and that no white spaces, extra line breaks or additional characters have been inadvertently added.
  • Specify this new cert number under the SSL server /cfg/ssl/ser x/ssl/cachain x.
  • Click Apply.

Step 2: Obtain and Install your SSL Certificate

  • The SSL certificate will be sent by email. The certificate is included as an attachment (Cert.cer) and it is also imbedded in the body of the email. Copy the certificate.
  • The text file should look like this:

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- [encoded data] -----END CERTIFICATE-----

  • Click SSL > Certificates > Import > Text.
  • Select your newly created certificate identifier in the drop-down menu at the top.
  • Paste the text of your certificate into the text box.
  • Click Update.

Verify your Certificate is installed correctly

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