You can use OSDP with Secure Channel between the AXIS A1601 controller and their OSDP
readers to ensure end-to-end encryption.
What you should know
A1601 controllers require firmware 1.84.4 or later.
Procedure
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Log on to the
Synergis
unit.
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Click .
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From the hardware tree, select the Axis unit that you want to add OSDP (Secure
Channel) readers to.
The configuration window opens.
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Select the Reader is OSDP checkbox for the desired
reader.
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From the Connection settings list, select
Encrypted.
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In the Specific key field, enter a 128-bit (32 hexadecimal
characters) key.
If the reader was previously configured for secure communication, copy-paste the
existing key. Otherwise, set the reader to installation mode (see the reader
manufacturer's documentation), and copy-paste the key of your choice.
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Click Save.
Results
The key is added to the Axis key store and is used to communicate with the
reader.