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hub and spoke policy addressing mode override, 193

mesh policy addressing mode override, 197 multicast policy addressing mode override,

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payload encryption policy, 185 point-to-point policy addressing mode

override, 205 license, 56

EncrypTight, 57 ETEP, 57 replacing ETEPs, 245 upgrading, 58

link speed configuration ETEP, 305

Linux commands for external ETKMSs, 242 load balancing, 35

loading configurations, 97 software updates, 125 workspaces, 71

local port configuration ETEP, 306–308

log files

application log for EncrypTight, 234 ETKMS, 241

ETPM, 241

PEP, 242

retrieving appliance log files, 228 logging configuration

ETEP, 321–325

management port configuration

auto-negotiation, 305 ETEP, 302

NAT, 303

IP address, changing, 118

options for securing communications, 42 management station

FTP server configuration, 42

securing the management interface, 42 syslog server configuration, 43

third party software, 38 MD5, 184

mesh policy, adding, 195 Message Digest #5, 184 metapolicy, 139

Microsoft FTP server configuration, 42 minimize policy size, 187

multicast policy, adding, 199 multiple configurations, editing, 121

naming the appliance ETEP, 301

NAT on the ETEP management port, configuring, 303

negotiated key topology, 22

negotiated point-to-point policy, 22, 335 network

adding, 159

addressing methods, 35 deleting, 164

grouping into supernets, 161 importing from a CSV file, 172 IP address, 160

mask, 160 modifying, 164 preserving IP addresses, 35 transparent mode, 35

using non-contiguous network masks, 162 network clocks, synchronizing, 33

network connections, configuring the KAP interface, 49

network interfaces, PEP settings, 148 network logs, viewing, 228 network masks, non-contiguous, 162 network set, 167

adding, 170 addressing mode, 185 default ETKMS, 171 deleting, 174

importing from a CSV file, 172 modifying, 174

types, 168

Network Time Protocol (NTP), using for EncrypTight clock synchronization, 33

network topology

for distributed key policies hub and spoke, 18 mesh, 18 multicast, 18

point to point, 18

for negotiated policies, 22

new appliance, configuring, See appliance configuration

non-contiguous network masks, using in network sets, 162

non-IP traffic handling, configuring on the ETEP, 327

non-transparent mode see virtual IP address

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EncrypTight, ET0100A, ET0010A, ET1000A specifications

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In conclusion, the Black Box ET1000A, ET0010A, EncrypTight, and ET0100A are powerful tools that embody the latest in data transmission and network management technologies. With their unique features—including extended connectivity capabilities, robust encryption technologies, and real-time monitoring solutions—these devices cater to the growing demands of businesses seeking to enhance their network infrastructure while ensuring robust security and efficiency. Integrating these tools into any organization’s operations can fundamentally improve both performance and data protection, making them indispensable in today’s digital landscape.

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