What is the difference between public/managed and private network keys?
What is the difference between public/managed and private network keys?
The public network key can be freely used by anyone. None of the channel parameters or data formats are defined, and interoperability is left unmanaged. It is ideal for development and evaluation.
Managed network keys are intended for companies who wish to interoperate across an industry sector. An example of a managed network is the ANT+ network. Along with the use of a managed network key, devices in a managed network must conform to specifications of channel parameters and data format (device profiles), for interoperability.
A private network is suitable for applications where interoperability is not required or desirable. A private network key helps provide control over who can join the network and who cannot; it also offers flexibility in terms of defining your own channel parameters and data formats.
Both managed, and private network keys are assigned by Garmin Canada Inc. and have an associated fee.
