Generating Dynamic PSKs

You can generate new dynamic pre-shared keys (PSKs) to secure the Wi-Fi network.
  1. Complete the following steps to generate dynamic PSKs.
  2. From the main menu, go to Security > Access Control > Dynamic PSK. The Dynamic PSK page is displayed.
  3. Click Generate DPSKs.
    The Generate DPSKs dialog box is displayed.

    Dynamic PSK

    Dynamic PSK
  4. Configure the following options:
    • WLAN: Select a DPSK-enabled WLAN from the list.
    • Number of DPSKs: Enter the number of DPSKs to be created in a zone. A maximum of 500 Unbound or Group DPSKs can be created in one form submission.

      There are three types of DPSKs:

      • Unbound DPSK (DPSK not binding to a specific device yet): Once an unbound DPSK is used by a device, it becomes a bound DPSK and releases one slot from the maximum limit of 500.
      • Group DPSK (DPSK that can be shared between devices): A group DPSK never becomes bound; it always occupies one slot of the 500 limit until deleted by the administrator.
      • Bound DPSK (DPSK bound to a specific device): An administrator can import bound DPSKs using a CSV file by specifying the MAC Address and create bound DPSKs regardless of the 25,000 limitation.

      Maximum DPSK per zone

      Controller version Max DPSK per zone Max Unbound DPSK per zone Max Group DPSK per zone
      3.4.x 10000 256 X
      3.5.x 10000 256 64
      3.6.x 10000 Share 320 slots for Unbound and Group DPSKs
      5.1 25000 Share 500 slots for Unbound and Group DPSKs
      6.1.0 25000 Share 5,000 slots for Unbound and Group DPSKs

      Note: For the SZ300/vSZ-H platform, the maximum number of DPSKs is 25,000 per zone or domain and 50,000 for the system.
    • User Name: Enter a user name or leave it blank if you want the controller to auto-generate the user name.
    • Passphrase: Enter a passphrase or leave it blank if you want the controller to auto-generate the passphrase.
    • User Role: If you have created user roles, select the user role to assign to the device that connects to the controller network using this DPSK. The device will be assigned the same attributes and permissions (VLAN, UTP, time restrictions, and so on) that have been defined for the assigned user role.
    • VLAN ID: Enter a VLAN ID within the range 1 through 4094.
    • Group DPSK: Click Yes if you want multiple devices to be able to use this DPSK or click No if it is to be used by a single device.
  5. Click Generate.

To delete a DPSK, select the DPSK from the list, and click Delete.

Parent topic: Guest Access