Using the WCF Router to Connect to MS CRM (Selecting the Connection Mode)

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All messages between the WCF Router and MS CRM use WCF message security and encryption with a known user name client. Messages between the adapter and the WCF Router can exist in any of the following modes:

Simple HTTP Mode (Unencrypted). Use this mode when security is not a significant concern. For example, an internal LAN or for development and test environments. Using this mode, the data is unencrypted between the WCF Router and the adapter.
Transport Security Without Certificates (HTTPS Mode Without Client Certificate Checking). Use this mode for HTTPS encryption when the connecting party is a known entity and external network access is not an issue.
Transport Security With Certificates (HTTPS With Client Certificate Checking). Use this mode for the highest security between the adapter and the WCF Router. The channel and the client have stored binary certificates authenticating who they are and the messages are encrypted.

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Simple HTTP Mode (Unencrypted)

To configure the WCF Router to work with HTTP incoming messages, ensure the following:

The base address of the WCF Router service begins with http.
The /configuration/system.serviceModel/bindings/basicHttpBinding element is empty.

For example:

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Transport Security Without Certificates (HTTPS Mode Without Client Certificate Checking)

To configure the WCF Router to work with HTTPS incoming messages without client certificate checking, ensure the following:

The appropriate certificate is installed and bound to the WCF Router service port.
The appropriate root certificate is used on the client side.
The base address of the WCF Router service begins with https.
The /configuration/system.serviceModel/bindings/basicHttpBinding/binding/security/transport@ clientCredentialType attribute is set to None.

For example:

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Transport Security With Certificates (HTTPS With Client Certificate Checking)

To configure the WCF Router to work with HTTPS incoming messages with client certificate checking, ensure the following:

The appropriate certificate is installed and bound to the WCF Router service port.
The appropriate client and root certificates are used on the client side.
The base address of the WCF Router service begins with https.
The /configuration/system.serviceModel/bindings/basicHttpBinding/binding/security/transport@ clientCredentialType attribute is set to Certificate.

For example:

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