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Chapter 4 - Operation
Default Multicast Key (BU only)
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Key # 1 to Key # 4
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Promiscuous Authentication (BU only)
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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 RB configured to Open System can only associate with a BU
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also configured to Open System. In this case, the authentication encryption
algorithm is not used.
Shared Key: The authentication messages are encrypted. An RB configured to
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use a Shared Key can only be authenticated by a BU configured to use a
Shared Key, provided the applicable Key (which means both the key number
and its content) in the BU is identical to the key selected as the Default Key in
the RB.
The default is Open System.
NOTE
The Shared Key option cannot be selected before at least one Key is defined. In the RB, a Default
Key that refers to a valid Key must be selected.
The BU and the RB it serves should be configured to the same Authentication Algorithm option.
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.
NOTE
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The BU and the RB it serves should be configured to the same Data Encryption Option.
 A unit with Data Encryption Option enabled can accept non-encrypted data frames
4.2.6.7.3 Security Mode
The Security Mode option enables selecting the algorithm to be used for
encrypting the authentication messages and/or data frames.
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