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RM GUI HiSecOS EAGLE20/30
Release
3.0
09/2015
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Authentication
Parameters Meaning
Authentication Type
Method Specifies the type of authentication that the device uses.
Possible values:
Pre-shared key (PSK)
(default setting)
Select this value for the device to use a key that was previously created
and saved on both the remote and local devices.
Individual Certificates (X.509)
Select this value for the device to use an X509 certificate.
Use a separate certificate for CA and local identification.
Certificate Bundle (PKCS12)
Select this value for the device to use a PKCS12 container with the
needed certificates, which also includes the CA.
Parameters Meaning
Pre-shared key (PSK)
Pre-Shared Key Specifies the pre-shared key.
The device also allows you to create pre-shared secrets as hexadecimal or
Base64 encoded binary values. The device interprets a character sequence
beginning with
0x
as sequence with hexadecimal digits. Similarly, the
device also interprets a character sequence beginning with multiple
0
s as
Base64 encoded binary data.
The prerequisite for using this parameter is that you set the "Authentication
Type" to
psk
.
Possible values:
alphanumeric ASCII character string with 0..128 characters, excluding
the new line and double-quote characters.
Confirm Pre-
Shared Key
Enter the same key you entered in the "Pre-Shared Key" field for
confirmation. If the key is different from value you entered in the "Pre-
Shared Key" field, then the "Next" button remains gray.
The prerequisite for activating the field is that you select
Pre-shared key
(PSK)
from the "Method" drop-down list and mark the "Change" checkbox.
Possible values:
Alphanumeric ASCII character string with 1..128 characters.
Change Activates/deactivates the "Pre-Shared Key" and "Confirm Pre-Shared Key"
fields, allowing you to enter and confirm the pre-shared key.
Possible values:
marked
(default setting for new entries)
Activates the"Pre-Shared Key" and "Confirm Pre-Shared Key" fields
which allows you to enter and confirm a new key.
unmarked
(default setting for pre-existing entries)
The "Pre-Shared Key" and "Confirm Pre-Shared Key" fields are
inactive.
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