Using the Redirector :: Encryption

Encryption Requirements

Encryption imposes additional system requirements:

• The Serial/IP license key must enable the Encryption features.

• The serial device server must support SSL/TLS encryption.

• If the redirector is making outbound connections with encryption to the serial device server, an SSL certificate must be configured on the server.

• If the redirector is accepting inbound connections with encryption, an SSL certificate (in the form of a PEM file) must be available to configure in the redirector.

• If you do not plan to use the redirector's default certificate authority keys, your separate certificate authority file must be available to configure in the redirector.

Tips

Certificates can be obtained in two ways: By purchase from commercial suppliers (readily found on the Internet) and by using commonly available SSL utilities.

If the serial device server does not support SSL/TLS encryption, consider using a front-end system to provide it. Examples range from SSL accelerators (often used by large web sites) to the open-source Stunnel software.

 Notes

The license key automatically used in 30-day trial copies disables the Encryption features. A license key that enables Encryption can be supplied by Tactical Software.

  Related Topics

Local Computer Requirements

Server Requirements

Features Controlled by the License Key