Trustpoints

Each certificate is digitally signed by a trustpoint. The trustpoint signing the certificate can be a certificate authority, corporate or individual. A trustpoint represents a CA/identity pair containing the identity of the CA, CA-specific configuration parameters and an association with an enrolled identity certificate.

To view trustpoint statistics:

  1. Select the Statistics menu from the Web UI.
  2. Expand the System node from the navigation pane (on the left-hand side of the screen). The System node expands to display the RF Domains created within the managed network.
  3. Expand the RF Domain node.
  4. Select a Wireless Controller.
  5. Expand the Certificate menu.
  6. Select Trustpoint.
    The Statistics > Controller > Certificates > Trustpoints screen displays in the right-hand pane.
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    This screen has the following elements:

    The Certificate Details field displays the following:
    Subject Name

    Describes the entity to which the certificate is issued.
    Alternate Subject Name

    Lists alternate subject information about the certificate as provided to the certificate authority.
    Issuer Name

    Displays the name of the organization issuing the certificate.
    Serial Number

    Lists the unique serial number of the certificate.
    RSA Key Used

    Displays the name of the key pair generated separated, or automatically when selecting a certificate.
    IS CA

    Indicates whether this certificate is an authority certificate (Yes/No).
    Is Self Signed

    Displays whether the certificate is self-signed (Yes/No).
    Server Certification Present

    Displays whether a server certification is present or not (Yes/No)..
    CRL Present

    Displays whether a CRL (Certificate Revocation List) is present (Yes/No). A CRL contains a list of subscribers paired with digital certificate status. The list displays revoked certificates along with the reasons for revocation. The date of issuance and the entities that issued the certificate are also included.
    The Validity field displays the following:
    Valid From

    Displays the certificate's issue date.
    Valid Until

    Displays the certificate's expiration date.
    The Certificate Authority (CA) Details field displays the following:
    Subject Name

    Displays information about the entity to which the certificate is issued.
    Alternate Subject Name

    This section provides alternate information about the certificate as provided to the certificate authority. This field is used to provide more information that supports information provided in the Subject Name field.
    Issuer Name

    Displays the organization issuing the certificate.
    Serial Number

    Lists the unique serial number of each certificate issued.
    The Certificate Authority Validity field displays the following:
    Validity From

    Displays the date when the validity of a CA began.
    Validity Until

    Displays the date when the validity of a CA expires.

    Review the Certificate Authority (CA) Details and Validity information to assess the subject and certificate duration periods.

  7. Select Refresh to update the screen's statistics counters to their latest values.
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