User's Guide

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Solo7 Nano Transmitter
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6. Advanced Operation
6.1 About Encryption
The target is focused on intercepting your radio signal. To do this, all that they need is a
radio receiver that operates in the same mode and on the same frequency you are using to
transmit. The mere fact that you are operating gives them valuable information. It tells them
that you are in the area and by the number of stations operating on the same frequency
they can estimate the size of the operation against them. If your radio net is operating in the
clear, the target specialists can see or hear exactly what is being transmitted for even more
information. When analysing the traffic patterns, the target can work out which station is the
net control station and identify the headquarters.
6.2 Setting up Encryption
If the AES scrambling option has been purchased for the SOLO system in use, then it is
possible to encrypt the link. Both AES128 and AES256 are licence-controlled features. You’ll
need to encrypt the traffic leaving the transmitter and set up the receiver for decrypt.
Before you Begin
You’ll need:
A fully powered Nano Transmitter
The correct license loaded on the Nano Transmitter for the Encryption you want to use.
A PC connected to the Nano Transmitter with the latest Nano Transmitter Control
Application open.
Step 1: Select the Encryption Mode
1. In the Encryption Mode drop-down box select an encryption type. (AES128 for
example).
Step 2: Change the Encryption Key
The encryption key is a 128bit value for AES128 and a 256bit value for AES256, and is
entered as 32 or 64 ASCII hexadecimal characters (0..9, A..F).
1. Click the Encryption Key Entry button (the blue key).
2. The Encryption Key Entry dialog box opens.
3. Ensure the Encryption mode box is displaying the Encryption Mode you set in Step 1. If
not, set it now.
4. In the <Mode> key text box, type the encryption key you want to use.
5. When you have entered the key, click the Check Mark.
6. Click the Apply button.
7. You’ll see the Setting Encryption Keys message, then your encryption is set.