Virtual Network configuration
A31003-W1040-U101-1-7619, July 2006 DRAFT
170 HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V4.0, C10/C100/C1000 User Guide
hwc_vnsconfiguration.fm
Configuring privacy for a VNS
8. To enable re-keying after a time interval, select Broadcast re-key interval.
If this checkbox is not selected, the Broadcast encryption key is never changed and the
Wireless AP will always use the same broadcast key for Broadcast/Multicast
transmissions. This will reduce the level of security for wireless communications.
9. In the Broadcast re-key interval box, type the time interval after which the broadcast
encryption key is changed automatically. The default is 3600.
10. In the Pre-Shared Key box, type the shared secret key to be used between the wireless
device and Wireless AP. The shared secret key is used to generate the 256-bit key.
11. In order to proofread your entry before saving the configuration, click Unmask to display
the Pre-Shared Key. To mask the key, click Mask.
12. To save your changes, click Save.
7.8.2 Privacy for a VNS for AAA
For a VNS with authentication by 802.1x (AAA), there are four Privacy options:
● Static keys (WEP)
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