Password Description; New Password Enhancements; Introduction; Programming Passwords - E.F. Johnson Company 4100 SERIES Operating Manual

9.1 NEW PASSWORD ENHANCEMENTS

9.1.1 INTRODUCTION

A new enhanced password feature is now avail-
able for 4100 portables and 4300 mobiles. The number
of passwords have been increased along with the
number of functions that can be under password
control. The single Power-On password has been
replaced by the following passwords:
•
Four Power-On (User x) Passwords
•
Download and Upload Passwords
•
Master Password

9.2 PROGRAMMING PASSWORDS

9.2.1 GENERAL

With new versions of PCConfigure, the "Pass-
word at Power Up" parameter has been removed from
the Global screen as just described. Passwords are now
programmed using a password management screen
displayed by the Tools > Password Management
menu. The applicable radio must be connected to the
computer and powered up to display this screen.
Password data is transferred and stored in an
encrypted format for security purposes. In addition,
actual passwords are never displayed. They are always
indicated by eight asterisks (********). Therefore, it
is not possible to determine what passwords are in a
radio using the PCConfigure software.
Passwords must be 1-8 characters in length and
consist of the numbers 0-9. Zeros are valid characters
in any location, even as leading characters. Initially, all
passwords are null (deleted) characters. Therefore,
when initially programming a password, no entry is
required in the "Original/Master Password" box.

9.2.2 LOST PASSWORDS

If a password is lost, it can be changed using
PCConfigure by entering the Master password (see
SECTION 9 PASSWORD DESCRIPTION
following). If even the Master password is lost or was
not used, all passwords can be erased using the
PCTune software as follows:
1. With PCTune 1.1.1.0 or later, simply select Radio >
Reset Passwords. Only password information is
erased.
2. With earlier versions of PCTune, after starting the
PCTune program, press SHIFT CTRL E to toggle
the following Erase EEPROM function (otherwise it
is grayed and not selectable). Then Select Radio >
Erase EEPROM > Params Only. All password and
personality information is erased, so the radio must
be reprogrammed. NOTE: DO NOT SELECT
"COMPLETE" because that erases all information
and the radio must then be sent back to the factory
to make it usable again.

9.2.3 CHANGING PASSWORD

An assigned password can be changed by the user
if the "Set User Password" option switch or menu
parameter (4100 only) is programmed. Selecting this
function displays prompts for entering and confirming
a new password.
NOTE: With the 4100 portable and 4300 Handheld
Control Unit, it is recommended that a number key not
be used for this function because the password mode is
exited if that key is pressed to enter a number.

9.2.4 PASSWORD ENTRY PROCEDURE

Whenever a password is requested, it is entered as
follows:
43xx Mobile - Rotate and press the Select switch.
41xx Portable - With DTMF keypad models, enter
each number using the keypad and press the F2 (Enter)
key after the last digit is entered. With limited keypad
models, enter each number by pressing the Up/Down
switch and press the F2 key after each digit.
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