AES-256 digital data encryptor option
328 Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Reference Manual
Using the AES-256 digital data encryptor with the CES-128 voice encryptor
When you use the AES-256 digital data encryptor and CES-128 voice encryptor
together, they provide security using different types of keys. These keys may be selected
and edited independently. When selecting or editing these keys via hold SEC, the
options are clearly labelled with Select Voice Key and Select Data Key, and so on.
Both encryptor options are activated simultaneously via the SEC key.
When programming the devices with secure keys either via KMS or the front panel,
ensure that RC50-C HF Email Gateway is launched and the data modem is active. This
maintains secure key information across the devices.
Using the AES-256 digital data encryptor with the CES-128 voice encryptor
To use the AES-256 digital data and CES-128 voice encryptors:
1 Press SEC.
If you are in the Channel List, the active AES-256 digital data encryptor is indicated
by the text TEK <index> Dat at the left of the channel screen. The active CES-128
voice encryptor is indicated by the text Secure <index>[P] highlighted at the left
of the channel screen. These screens alternate. For example:
For information on how to... See...
Select a data key page 323, Switching between secure indexes
Select a voice key page 282, Switching between Corporate secure
indexes
Edit a data key page 319, Creating a secure key in a secure index
Edit a voice key page 277, Creating a secure key in a Corporate
secure index
NOTE
To create or edit keys in other secure indexes you must log in as
administrator (see page 128, Logging in to admin level from user level).