Enabling OSDP (Secure Channel) readers on AXIS A1601 controllers

You can use OSDP with Secure Channel between the AXIS A1601 controller and their OSDP readers to ensure end-to-end encryption.

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.

   

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.