Keypools

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to add Keypools to VAULT.

What are Keypools?

A keypool is essentially a reservoir of keys, or Wi-Fi passwords, along with the corresponding SSID for authentication purposes.

VAULT has three types of keypools.

1. Global: A global keypool is available at all venues. Any subscriber's Wi-Fi password, or PSK, in that keypool will work at all venues. We recommend always using a global keypool and broadcasting the same SSID at all venues, for example, "RoamingiQ Wi-Fi."

2. Local/Venue: A local keypool is exclusive to one specific venue. Any subscriber's Wi-Fi password, or PSK, in that keypool will only work at that venue with that local keypool.

   1. However, if you also have a global keypool, any Wi-Fi passwords associated with the local keypool will also "roll up" to work with the global keypool.

3. Unit: A unit keypool is exclusive to one specific unit at at venue.

   1. Any subscriber's Wi-Fi password, or PSK, in a unit keypool will also roll up to work with any Venue or Global keypool.

How to Create Keypools

You may also create a new keypool while creating or modifying a venue within the venue settings.

Keypool Scope and Display Order

After you have created a keypool, you will see two additional values.

1. Scope: Indicates if a keypool is global, local, unit, or attached a Ruckus R1 for DPSK3.

   1. Global: Indicates a keypool is global.

   2. 8 Character String: Indicates a keypool is local.

   3. 32 Charater String: Indicates a keypool belongs to Ruckus R1.

2. Display Order: If multiple keypools are available at a venue, the keypool with the lowest display order will appear by default when the subscriber logs into their VAULT account.

As a best practice, ensure a local keypool or Unit keypool at a Venue has a lower display order value than a global keypool at a Venue.