Netgear 05200007 User Manual

Using the Certificate Manager

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When a delete confirmation message box opens, click OK.

When you view a certificate, a new window opens with various certificate attributes, such as its 
name, serial number, key size, and validity dates.

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In the Certificate Manager, click the tab for the type of certificate to view:

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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).

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For a list of the personal certificates issued to you, the logged-on user, click Users. 

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For a list of the personal certificates issued to your computer (the local machine), click 
This machine. 

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For a root CA certificate, Root CA Certificates

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Clear the Show only trusted roots check box; this lists all root CA certificates on the 
computer.

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For a subordinate CA certificate, CA Certificates

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For an RA certificate, RA Certificates

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Click the specific certificate to view.

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Click View. A box opens with information about the selected certificate.

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To close the certificate, click anywhere in this certificate box. 

After you import or retrieve a certificate, you can check whether it is valid or verified.

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In the Certificate Manager, take the steps for the specific certificate type:

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For a personal certificate: 

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Click the My Certificates tab.

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If the certificate you want to verify isn't listed on the tab, in Show certificates for, 
click All. This displays every personal certificate on the computer on the tab.

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For a root CA certificate: 

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Click the Root CA Certificates tab.