How to set up self-signed cert to access web GUI from WAN interface without "Not Secure" warning?

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Question: When users access the web GUI from the internet, the HTTPS not secure warning always shows up. How to avoid it?

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Answer:

Navigate to Configuration > Object > Certificate > My Certificates, and click +Add to generate a self-signed certificate.

  • Input the WAN IP address to Host IP Address
  • Enable Server Authentication
  • Tick Create a self-signed certificate
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Export the certificate and download it to your PC

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Navigate to Configuration > System > WWW > Service Control, and select the certificate we just generated (WEB_GUI_access), and click Apply

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Now let's import the self-generated certificate.

Press Windows + R keys on the keyboard and type "mmc"

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In the mmc console, click Add/Remove Snap-in…

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  • Select Certificates and Add > it to the "Selected snap-ins:"
  • Select Computer account and Next
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Open Certificates(Local Computer) > Trusted Root Certificate Authorities, and then right-click on Certificate > All Tasks > Import

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Select the certificate we just generated, then we're finished

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Test Result: You will the URL shows locked and safe

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