When your SSL VPN Certificate Authority (CA) or certificate expires, replace it so the SSL VPN client can continue to connect to the Smoothwall On-Premise Appliance.
Tip
Set up an alert to receive a warning when your SSL VPN certificates expire.
Step 1: Turn off SSL VPN
- Go to Network > VPN > Global.
- In the SSL VPN settings section, clear the Enable SSL VPN checkbox.
- Select Save.
- In the banner at the top of the page, select Restart.
- In the Default local Certificate section, set the Certificate dropdown to No certificate.
- Select Save.
- In the banner at the top of the page, select Restart.
Step 2: Delete the expired items
Delete the expired certificate or expired CA.
Step 3: Add a new CA or certificate
- If only the certificate has expired, create a new certificate.
- If the CA has expired, create a new CA, then create a new certificate.
Step 4: Turn SSL VPN back on
- Go to Network > VPN > Global.
- In the Default local Certificate section, set the Certificate dropdown to the new certificate.
- Select Save.
- In the banner at the top of the page, select Restart.
- In the SSL VPN settings section, select the Enable SSL VPN checkbox.
- Select Save.
- In the banner at the top of the page, select Restart.