User's Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client
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When a confirmation message opens, click Yes .
5. If prompted to delete the key container, click Ye s.
Obtain Certificates Through Internet Explorer
You can use CA and personal certificates obtained outside the client—for example, through
Microsoft Internet Explorer or your email program—with the client. In some email programs,
personal certificates are called digital IDs.
To obtain certificates through Internet Explorer, go to the Web page the CA or your network
security administrator directs you to, and then follow the directions provided. You don't need to go
through the client's Certificate Manager to request certificates.
Note: To access the Microsoft CSP, make sure that Internet Explorer 5.01 or later is installed on
your computer.
Manage Certificates
When you view a certificate, a new window opens with various certificate attributes, such as its
name, serial number, key size, and validity dates.
1. In the Certificate Manager, click the tab for the type of certificate to view:
• For a personal certificate, My Certificates
By default (the All option is selected), the tab lists all personal certificates issued to you
and your computer (Users and This machine).
– For a list of the personal certificates issued to you, the logged-on user, click Users.
– For a list of the personal certificates issued to your computer (the local machine), click
This machine.
• For a root CA certificate, Root CA Certificates
– Clear the Show only trusted roots check box; this lists all root CA certificates on the
computer.
• For a subordinate CA certificate, CA Certificates
• For an RA certificate, RA Certificates
2. Click the specific certificate to view.