Initial Configuration - HID CP1000 User Manual

3.4 Initial Configuration

Change Default Administrative Keys
It is important to change the default Administrative Keys during initial setup for security reasons.
1. During the initial installation, the Unsecured Encoder! window will appear, click Yes to change
the keys.
2. The Provide New Admin Keys for Encoder window is displayed. This window gives three
different options for changing the default Admin Keys:
Manual Entry – this option allows you to move information from a previous encoder, or
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enter customer created keys. Manually enter your Admin Keys in the Auth Key, Privacy Key,
and Secure Channel Key fields and click OK to confirm.
Note: Admin Keys must contain 32 characters.
Randomly Generated Keys – this option will generate random keys. Click Generate
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Random Keys to have the software randomly generate keys. Click OK to confirm.
Passphrase Generated Keys – this option allows you to enter a memorable passphrase
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(minimum of five characters). The software will then generate keys based on the
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