Encryption Phrase; Maintenance & Status Screen - GE MDS SD Series Technical Manual

Encryption Phrase

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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.
• —If encryption has been enabled, a valid
Encryption Phrase
"phrase" must also be set. Both the sending and receiving station
must have the same phrase for communication to occur. The
phrase must have at least 8 characters (maximum of 37), and any
printable character may be used.
6.4 Maintenance & Status Screen
The Maintenance & Status screen (Figure 26) provides access to several
tools used in testing the radio and performing routine management tasks.
Individual screens may be selected beneath
left side of the screen.
Figure 26. Maintenance & Status Screen
SD Series Technical Manual
at the
Maintenance & Status
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. D