Idtech Mode- Dukpt; Level 4 Activate Authentication Sequence; Non-Encrypt Mode - IDTECH SecureHead User Manual

5. IDTECH Mode- DUKPT

Before enabling ID TECH DUKPT mode, Derivation Key and KSN must be injected into the reader. The
encryption algorithm can be either TDES or AES. The default is TDES.

5.1. Level 4 Activate Authentication Sequence

The security level changes from 3 to 4 when the device enters Authentication Mode successfully. To
swipe a card the Level 4 Authentication Requirement has to be in Authenticated Mode.
Click ACT AUTH (Activate Authentication) and ACT RPLY (Activation Challenge Reply) to enable
security level 4.
1. Swipe a card.
2. The reader will enter Authenticated Mode and encrypted data will send.
3. Select "DEACT RPLY" to deactivates Authentication Mode. (Card swipes will no longer be
accepted.)
4. The "Get Status" button gives the reader state and pre-condition.
For the complete description of reader status code, please see the SPI SecureHead User Manual.

6. Non-Encrypt Mode

Track setting is available in non-encrypted mode:
When the reader is in non-encrypted mode, the card data will send in clear text, as shown below:
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