crypto isakmp suggest-key

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |

Generates a random string which you can use as a pre-shared key for IKE. Use the same key on both peers.

Syntax

crypto isakmp suggest-key [key-length] [key-type {alphanumeric | hexadecimal}]


Parameter	Description	Possible Values	Default Value
key-length	The length of the key to be generated	8-127 alphanumerical characters 8-64 bytes in hexadecimal notation	32 characters
key-type	Keyword indicating the type of key to be generated	alphanumeric or hexadecimal	alphanumeric

read-write

general

To generate a random string of any length:

Gxxx-001# crypto isakmp suggest-key
The suggest key: GNpi1odGNBrB5z4GJLz156jDmRWAGFES

To generate a random string of 8 characters:

Gxxx-001# crypto isakmp suggest-key 8
The suggest key: iEvKoQ1e

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