User's Manual Part 4

Page 56 SonicWALL SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide
To implement the use of certificates for VPN SAs, you must locate a source for a valid CA certificate from
a third party CA service. Once you have a valid CA certificate, you can import it into the SonicWALL to
validate your Local Certificates. You import the valid CA certificate into the SonicWALL using the
VPN>CA Certificates page. Once you import the valid CA certificate, you can use it to validate your local
certificates you add in the VPN>Local Certificates page.
VPN>Local Certificates
After a certificate is signed by the CA and returned to you, you can import the certificate into the
SonicWALL to be used as a Local Certificate for a VPN Security Association.
Tip! After you import a local certificate on the SonicWALL, it is recommended you export the certificate to
the local disk as a backup. When exporting a local certificate, a password is required.
Importing Certificate with Private Key
Use the following steps to import the certificate into the SonicWALL:
1. In the Import Certificate with private key section of Local Certificates, type the Certificate Name.
2. Type the Certificate Management Password. This password was created when you exported your
signed certificate.
3. Use Browse to locate the certificate file.
4. Click Import, and the certificate appears in the list of Current Certificates.
5. To view details about the certificate, select it from the list of Current Certificates.
Certificate Details
To view details about the certificate, select the certificate from the Certificates menu in the Current
Certificates section. The Certificate Details section lists the following information about the certificate:
• Certificate Issuer
• Subject Distinguished Name
• Certificate Serial Number