Setting The Aes Wireless Security Parameters - GE MDS SD Series Reference Manual
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Phrase Entry
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. C
4. At the
Retype Password
. (This step protects against setting a wrong password, as both
ENTER
entries must match exactly.)
5. The confirmation message
TIP: For enhanced security, consider using misspelled words, a combi-
nation of letters and numbers, and a combination of upper and
lower case letters. Also, the more characters used (up to 13), the
more secure the password will be. These strategies help protect
against sophisticated hackers who may use a database of common
words (for example, dictionary attacks) to determine a password.
Figure 47. Password Menu
Setting the AES Wireless Security Parameters
When operating in Packet mode, the radio can encrypt data sent over the
air using the AES 128 security standard, if desired. This applies a
128-bit encryption security algorithm to the data based on a user-defined
phrase. To enable or disable wireless security, proceed as follows:
1. Select
from the Wireless Security Menu (Figure 48). A
Encryption
flashing cursor appears in the field to the right of the item.
2. Press the spacebar until the desired setting appears (
and press
to apply the change.
ENTER
If AES 128 encryption has been enabled, a valid "phrase" must also be
set. Both the sending and receiving station must have the same phrase
for communication to occur. To set or change the encryption phrase,
proceed as follows:
1. Select
from the menu. The field to the right of the item clears,
Phrase
and a flashing cursor appears.
SD Series Ref. Manual (Packet & Transparent Mode)
prompt, enter the password again and press
Passwords changed successfully
Invisible place holder
appears.
or
)
OFF
AES 128
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