I would say yes. Note that PAPI runs over IPSec normally (CPSec), but setting a key may protect you against some target attacks against the normal PAPI running on a controller.
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Herman Robers
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Original Message:
Sent: Mar 15, 2023 08:20 AM
From: Tpelley
Subject: Question regarding advanced PAPI security on 7240 controller
I am wanting to enable the advanced PAPI feature on a 7240 Controller.
The controller is a standalone with no management by either Central or Airwave.
I am unsure about the section of the configuration guide that says that both the conductor and all related devices must be configured with the same key.
Am I correct in my assumption that because this is a standalone controller that there is nothing more to do other than enable the feature and configure a key because there are no other controllers or Airwave involved?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.