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How do I know if
my browser supports 128-bit encryption?
To find out if your current version of Netscape supports 128-bit
encryption, follow the instructions below. |
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Netscape Navigator 2.x: |
This version does not support 128-bit encryption. |
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Netscape Navigator 3.x: |
From the Help menu, select 'About Netscape'. If
your browser provides 128-bit encryption, then on this page
there will be an RSA logo, along with bolded wording that contains
the wording "This version supports U.S. security".
If the text in this paragraph says "This version supports
International security" instead, then 128-bit encryption
is not provided with your version of the browser. |
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Netscape Navigator 4.x: |
From the Help menu, select 'About Communicator'.
Scroll down this page until you see the bolded paragraph that
begins with the words "This version supports U.S. security".
If the text in this paragraph does not say this, then 128-bit
encryption is not provided with your version of the browser.
Alternatively, you can go to a page that puts your browser into
secure mode (the lock on the left side of the Status Bar along
the bottom of your browser window will close, or lock). Once
in secure mode, select the Security icon on the Navigation Toolbar,
then the 'Open Page Info' button on the subsequent screen (which
should be labeled 'Encryption'). In the bottom section of the
ensuing screen, a 'Security:' field should be present which
will have the phrase '128 bit' in it if the browser supports
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How do I obtain
a browser that supports 128-bit encryption?
If you found that your current browser does not support 128-bit
encryption, you can obtain the particular browser you would
like to use by following the instructions provided. |
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You can either purchase the browser on CD-ROM
from Netscape by calling (650) 937-3777, or you can download
a free browser from the Netscape Web site by following the steps
below. Printing a copy of this page may be helpful.
Download time could require two hours. If you have trouble downloading,
please contact Netscape Customer Service by calling (800) 411-0707.
- Click "Download Now" to go to Netscape's download
site.
- Enter information regarding your operating system (e.g.,
Windows 95), preferred language, and desired browser.
- Select "Strong U.S./Canada-only Encryption"
as your browser type and click "Download for Free".
- Provide citizenship and contact information.
- Review the download and installation instructions.
- Once the download is complete, install your new browser
by double-clicking the setup.exe file, and return to First
Union to access your accounts.
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How do I know if
I'm viewing a secure Web page?
It is also important to know when your secure browser is in
secure mode and when it is not. To find out how your current
browser indicates it is entering and exiting secure mode, see
the information listed below for your particular browser. In
addition to the browser-specific indicators mentioned below,
many of these browser versions have options that you can set
to display a dialog box warning you whenever you are entering
and exiting a secure area of a web site. See your browser documentation
for further information on these options. |
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Netscape Navigator 2.x: |
Please note that secure mode for this version
only provides 40-bit encryption. This version of the Netscape
browser uses a key in the left-hand side of the Status Bar to
indicate when you are entering and exiting secure session mode.
When you are not in secure mode, the key is broken. When entering
a secure session, the key becomes solid or unbroken. |
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Netscape Navigator 3.x: |
This version of the Netscape browser uses a key
in the left-hand side of the Status Bar to indicate when you
are entering and exiting secure session mode. When you are not
in secure mode, the key is broken. When entering a secure session,
the key becomes solid or unbroken. |
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Netscape Navigator 4.x: |
This version of the Netscape browser uses a padlock
in the left-hand side of the Status Bar to indicate when you
are entering and exiting secure session mode. When entering
a secure session, the padlock closes, or locks. When you are
not in secure mode, the padlock opens, or unlocks. |
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