User's Manual

Chapter 4 - Operation and Administration
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The following parameters are available through the Security Parameters menu (in
certain units some or all of the security options may not be available):
 Authentication Algorithm
 Data Encryption Option
 Security Mode
 Default Key (SU only)
 Default Multicast Key (AU only)
 Key # 1 to Key # 4
 Promiscuous Authentication (AU only)
4.2.6.7.1 Authentication Algorithm
The Authentication Algorithm option determines the operation mode of the
selected unit. The following two options are available:
 Open System: An SU configured to Open System can only associate with an
AU also configured to Open System. In this case, the authentication
encryption algorithm is not used.
 Shared Key: The authentication messages are encrypted. An SU configured to
use a Shared Key can only be authenticated by an AU configured to use a
Shared Key, provided the applicable Key (which means both the key number
and its content) in the AU is identical to the key selected as the Default Key in
the SU.
The default is Open System.
NOTE
The Shared Key option cannot be selected before at least one Key is defined. In the SU, a Default
Key that refers to a valid Key must be selected.
The AU and all the SUs it serves should be configured to the same Authentication Algorithm option.
Mixed operation is not supported.
4.2.6.7.2 Data Encryption Option
The Data Encryption Option allows enabling or disabling data encryption. When
enabled, all data frames, including frames using management protocols such as
Telnet, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, DHCP and ICMP, are encrypted.
The default is Disable.