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Managing security
Table 6-14 Change System Administrator Password attributes
Attribute
Current Password
New Password
Confirm New Password
Enabling AES encryption
Perform this task to enable the encryption of data transmitted over the PTP 800
bridge. For more information on AES encryption, see
This procedure must be repeated at both ends of the link.
NOTE
To enable AES encryption, proceed as follows:
Procedure 6-17 Enable AES encryption
Check that the license key allows AES encryption. If not, purchase a new
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access key and enter it on the web interface. For more information, see
Upgrading the PTP 800
From the left hand menu, select Configuration. The System Configuration
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page is displayed
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Update the AES encryption attributes
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Select Submit Updated System Configuration. The Configuration Change
Reboot dialog is displayed
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Select Reboot Wireless Unit. The Reboot Confirmation dialog is displayed
(Figure
Select OK. The reboot progress message is displayed. On completion, the
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unit restarts with AES encryption enabled.
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Enter the current password, or leave blank if not yet set.
Enter the new password. It may contain any combination
of characters, up to 31 characters in length.
Retype the new password.
If AES encryption is enabled at one end of the link, it must also be
enabled at the other end of the link with the same encryption algorithm
and key, otherwise the link will not work.
(Figure
6-14).
on page 6-28.
6-7).
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6-20).
Chapter 6 Operation
Meaning
Security
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