Export an RSA Key

The keys utilized by a controller, service platform or access point can be exported to an external resource for archive and future use.

Export the key to a redundant RADIUS server to import it without generating a second key. If there‘s more than one RADIUS authentication server, export the certificate and don‘t generate a second key unless you want to deploy two root certificates.

To Export an RSA Key:

  1. Select RSA Keys tab from the Certificate Management screen.

  2. Select the Export button from the RSA Keys tab .

  3. Export the key to a redundant RADIUS server to import it without generating a second key. If there's more than one RADIUS authentication server, export the certificate and don't generate a second key unless you want to deploy two root certificates.

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  4. Define the following configuration parameters required for the Export of the RSA key.

    Key Name

    Enter the 32 character maximum name assigned to the RSA key.

    Key Passphrase

    Define the key passphrase used by both the controller, service platform or access point and the server. Select Show to expose the actual characters used in the passphrase. Leaving the Show unselected displays the passphrase as a series of asterisks "*".

    URL

    Provide the complete URL to the location of the key. If needed, select Advanced to expand the dialog to display network address information to the location of the target key. The number of additional fields that populate the screen is dependent on the selected protocol.

    Protocol

    Select the protocol used for exporting the RSA key. Available options include:

    tftp

    ftp

    sftp

    http

    cf

    usb1-4

    Port

    Use the spinner control to set the port. This option is not valid for cf and usb1-4.

    Host

    Provide the hostname or numeric IP address of the server used to export the RSA key. This option is not valid for cf and usb1-4.

    Path/File

    Specify the path to the key. Enter the complete relative path to the key on the server.

  5. Select OK to export the defined RSA key. Select Cancel to revert the screen to its last saved configuration.