Aliases - Encrypted String

An encrypted string alias maps a user-friendly name to a string value. The string value displays as encrypted text when "password-encryption" is enabled. Encrypted-string aliases can be used for string configuration parameters that are encrypted by the "password-encryption" feature.

To configure an encrypted string alias on an access point:

  1. Select the Encrypted String alias tab.

    The encrypted string alias configuration screen displays.

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    Profile Overrides - Encrypted String Alias Configuration Screen
  2. In the Encrypted String Alias table, click + Add Row and set the following parameters:

    Name

    Provide a name for the encrypted string alias.

    Note:

    The alias name should start with a dollar sign ($), and not exceed 32 characters in length.

    Value

    Enter the string value associated with the alias name provides above.

  3. Select OK when completed to update the encrypted string alias rules.

    Select Reset to revert the screen back to its last saved configuration.