MFC-J5955DW
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
When accessing Web Based Management via HTTPS, I get a security warning that the connection is not private or that the site is not secure.
When you use HTTPS to access Web Based Management and your browser displays a security warning dialog box, you can still safely access Web Based Management by doing the following:
To prevent the warning dialog box from appearing, install a self-signed certificate to use SSL/TLS communication.
> Click here to see how to prevent a security warning.
> Google Chrome™
> Safari
> Microsoft Edge
> Internet Explorer®
Google Chrome™
- Start Google Chrome™.
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Type "https://machine's IP address" in Google Chrome's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
For example:
https://192.168.1.2 -
When the security warning "Your connection is not private" appears, click Advanced.
If you access Web Based Management via HTTP, click Open Secure Login.
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Click the Proceed to "machine's IP address" (unsafe) link.
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You can now access Web Based Management.
Safari
- Start Safari.
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Type "https://machine's IP address" in Safari's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
For example:
https://192.168.1.2 -
When the security warning "This Connection Is Not Private" appears, click Show Details.
If you access Web Based Management via HTTP, click Open Secure Login.
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Click the "visit this website" link.
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You can now access Web Based Management.
Microsoft Edge
- Start Microsoft Edge.
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Type "https://machine's IP address" in Microsoft Edge's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
For example:
https://192.168.1.2 -
When the security warning "Your connection isn't private" appears, click Advanced.
If you access Web Based Management via HTTP, click Open Secure Login.
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Click the Continue to "machine's IP address" (unsafe) link.
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You can now access Web Based Management.
Internet Explorer®
- Start Internet Explorer®.
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Type "https://machine's IP address" in Internet Explorer's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
For example:
https://192.168.1.2 -
When the security warning "This site is not secure" appears, click More information.
If you access Web Based Management via HTTP, click Open Secure Login.
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Click Go on to the webpage (not recommended).
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You can now access Web Based Management.
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