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Chapter 5 Performing Administrative Tasks
Managing the Appliance
Related Topics
• Viewing Software Status, page 5-37
• Browsing the Repository, page 5-43
• Managing the Software, page 5-37
Overview: Security
The WLSE provides the following security features:
• Optional secure connection through a Web browser
• Connection through the CLI via Telnet
• Secure connection through the CLI via SSH
• Authentication through the local database or through alternative
authentication services
• Flexible user access to managed devices and Wireless LAN Solution Engine
services through configurable roles.
You can manage your system’s security by:
• Selecting an Authentication Module, page 5-47
• Disabling or Enabling Telnet and Selecting SSH, page 5-49
• Viewing the Last 10 Logged-On Users, page 5-49
• Managing Roles, page 5-60
Managing Security
The Security options include:
• Authentication Modules—Choose the authentication module used (see
Overview: Authentication Modules, page 5-46).
• SSL (HTTPS)—Obtain a permanent, signed Certificate Signed Request (see
Managing SSL (HTTPS), page 5-48).
• Telnet and SSH—Configure Telnet and SSH settings (see Disabling or
Enabling Telnet and Selecting SSH, page 5-49).
