Enabling OSDP (Secure Channel) readers on AXIS A1601 controllers

2023-04-03Last updated

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

  1. Log on to the Synergis Cloud Link unit.
  2. Click Configuration > Hardware .
  3. From the hardware tree, select the Axis unit that you want to add OSDP (Secure Channel) readers to.
    The configuration window opens.
  4. Select the Reader is OSDP checkbox for the desired reader.
    Axis unit configuration window in the Synergis™ Appliance Portal with the Reader 1 is OSDP option selected with encryption.
  5. From the Connection settings list, select Encrypted.
  6. 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.
  7. Click Save.
The key is added to the Axis key store and is used to communicate with the reader.