# AES Encryption

### Encryption

Disabled = Default.

If enabled, the Viper uses AES-128-bit encryption to protect your data from eavesdropping and to prevent intruders from changing your network configuration. Use of encryption is optional, but we strongly recommend using it.

### Encryption Pass Phrase

String of characters used to create a 128-bit AES encryption key. The pass phrase can be up to 160 characters long. Using a length of at least 128 characters should provide an adequate security level for most users.

A good pass phrase mixes alphabetic and numeric characters, and avoids simple prose and simple names.

### Encryption Key

All units in a network must have the same key.

READ ONLY - Displayed in pairs separated with spaces.

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