On 2 April 2015 at 19:57, Alexander Sack <[email protected]> wrote: > On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Martin Albisetti > <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> A while back there was a discussion around implementing logging into >> the store (or the device, for that matter) using WebDM. >> The feature was paused due to the fact that the connection between the >> browser and the device was over unencrypted http, and the current UX >> of ssl-on-local-networks is not great. >> >> I think we'll need to fix this soon. While we may be able to update >> WebDM psot 15.04 release due to it being an app and not in core (is >> that still correct?), I was thinking we might want to settle on how >> we're going to tackle this so we make sure whatever we might need >> ships in core in 15.04. >> >> AFAIK, there are 2 options: >> 1) Use a proxy server on the internet that has proper SSL to configure >> the account. If you need to authenticate to the store, you have an >> internet connection anyway. This won't work, however, for local >> authentication. >> 2) Self-signed cert that people have to accept, with the possibility >> of printing part of the fingerprint on the physical device for those >> who want to verify it (or a verification via ssh). Most users will >> ignore and accept it, but it would be good to have something available >> for the more cautious crowd. >> >> Are there any other smart ways of doing a secure connection with a >> standard browsers to a service hosted in a local network? > > What do other home appliances in the market do here? > > My wifi router seems to not care. I configure it through > http://local.domain. Of course, that one is special because it knows > that I am accessing it through WPA at least...
Synology DSM has a UI for the user to create a self signed cert when enabling https, however there are no 'pay for' packages in DSM, all free. https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/tutorials/611 https://www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/5.1/live_demo > >> >> >> -- >> Martin >> >> -- >> snappy-devel mailing list >> [email protected] >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/snappy-devel > > -- > snappy-devel mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/snappy-devel -- snappy-devel mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/snappy-devel
