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7. ADVANCED OPERATIONS
7.1 CREATE KEYS
Refer to the following documentation for advanced programming and setup instructions:
Motorola
®
KVL 3000 Plus Key Variable Loader (KVL) User's Guide
Harris OTAR Overview Manual - MM-008069-001
Network Key Manager Installation and Configuration Manual - MM-008070-001
Harris UAS Key Management Application Manual - MM-008068-001
Harris Key Manager Key Admin Overview and Operation Manual - MM1000019423
Harris Key Manager Key Loader Overview and Operation Manual - MM1000019424
NOTE
If using Key Manager to create and load keys, ensure that you have version R5A or
later installed. Versions prior to R5A do not support the Unity radio.
7.1.1 CREATE KEYS USING HARRIS KEY ADMIN
Harris Key Admin is part of the Harris Key Manager and is for use by the Crypto Officer (CO). The CO
creates a Master Set of keys from which a Distribution Set is produced. Using the Key Admin software,
the CO can save keys onto Distribution Security Devices to transport these keys to technicians for use in
radios.
1. Connect the Master Security Device to the PC.
2. Select Start Programs Harris Key Manager Harris Key Admin.
3. Select New Master Set or Load Existing Set. Refer to the Key Admin online help for more
information on creating keys.
4. When finished, create a Distribution Security Device. A Distribution Security Device is used with the
Key Loader to load key sets into the radio and cannot be edited. Refer to the Key Admin online help
for more information on creating the Distribution Security Device.
7.1.2 CREATE KEY IN THE KVL 3000 PLUS
You can generate a single Type-3 key in the KVL 3000 Plus key loading device:
1. Turn on the KVL 3000 Plus.
2. Select KEYS.
3. Select NEW.
4. Enter a number between 00001 and 04095 or between 61440 and 65535 at Common Key References
(CKR) prompt. The number must be unique on the KVL 3000 Plus.
5. Choose DES-OFB or AES-256 as the algorithm.
6. Select ACCEPT.
7. Enter Key Identification (KID) from 0001 to FFFF. The number must be different for each key of a
particular algorithm in the KVL 3000 Plus.