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cnReach N500 User Guide System Configuration
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Security Menu
Security/AES
To enable AES Encryption, choose AES128 or AES256 and check Enabled on ALL radios in the
network.
Entering a key is optional since the radios will communicate with a zeroized key.
AES128 - If desired, the key should be entered in hex (4bits per character) as a 32-character string. Dashes may be used to
separate each 8-character sequence, but will be ignored.
AES256 - If desired, the key should be entered in hex (4bits per character) as a 64-character string. Dashes may be used to
separate each 8-character sequence, but will be ignored.
If the key is valid, “Key Entry Active” will change to “Key Entry Valid”
Generate Random Key will create a random key, which should be copied to a text file for use with to other radios.
Generate Key from Passphrase will generate a key from a text string of choice, which makes it easier for the average human
to remember.