Synology's UI and UX are quite simply, amazing. The SSL configuration is pretty much the best I've seen on any device. I would encourage a similar approach. On Apr 2, 2015 5:03 PM, "Stephen Stewart" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 >
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