Chapter 46: Command Line Descriptions
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configure interface cable-mac * cable privacy kek life-time
Purpose
Provides the ability to change the channel-wide initial authorization key lifetime value for all new authenticating CMs.
Default Access Level
15
Command Syntax
configure interface cable-mac <mac> cable privacy kek life-time <seconds>
configure interface cable-mac <mac> cable privacy kek life-time no
Supplemental
Information
Note: This command is applicable to BPI and BPI+ modem operation. The default value of 604,800 seconds is acceptable for normal
operation. The shorter the lifetime the more overhead will exist but gives some improvement in security.
To return to the default KEK lifetime, use the no option.
Parameters
<mac>
The MAC identifier. Valid numbers are 0-415.
<seconds>
Lifetime in seconds. Recommended range is 86,400-6,048,000 seconds; and the default is 604,800 seconds.