C•CURE 800/8000 Software Configuration Guide - Tyco Security ...

Smart Card Key DefinitionsTable 21-2: New Key File Dialog BoxFieldNew File NameOKCancelDefinitionYou can enter a name for the Smart Card Key file. The name mustbe from 1-50 characters. The name is is validated as a uniquename by C•CURE 800/8000.Click OK to save the Smart Card Key file.Click Cancel to cancel saving the Smart Card Key file.Smart Card Key Configuration Dialog BoxThe following fields and buttons appear on the Smart Card KeyConfiguration dialog box.NOTEThis dialog box displays the following recommendation:It is recommended that you save this HEX key value in an external source.This data is not stored in the database, and the loss of this key could resultin reissuing all of the cards in the system along with reprogramming all ofthe readers.You can use the Export Key button to save the Key value in a file with theextension .doc – this is not a Microsoft Word document file, it is a text filewith encrypted data. Do not open it with a word processor like Word.NOTEYou should save the Key value unencrypted, but in a secure location sothat you can use it for new cards.If you create the .doc file using Export Key, the value is encrypted and youcannot recover it. You need to contact Software House if must recover theKey value from an export file.C•CURE 800/8000 Software Configuration Guide 21–11