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PASSWORD DESCRIPTION
SECTION 10 PASSWORD DESCRIPTION
10.1 NEW PASSWORD ENHANCEMENTS
10.1.1 INTRODUCTION
A new enhanced password feature is now avail-
able for 5100 portables and 5300 mobiles. The number
of passwords have been increased along with the
number of functions that can be under password
control. The single Power-On password has been
replaced by the following passwords:
•
Four Power-On (User x) Passwords
•
Download and Upload Passwords
•
Master Password
10.1.2 SOFTWARE VERSIONS REQUIRED
The following revised PCConfigure and radio
software is required for these new enhanced password
features:
PCConfigure -
Version 1.21.8 or later
5100 Portable
Version 1.x Models - 1.11.13 or later
Version 2.x Models - 2.0.4 or later
Version 3.x Models - 3.1.5 or later
5300 Mobile
Version 1.x Models - 1.23.13 or later ARM
Version 2.x Models - 2.1.10 or later
Version 3.x Models - 3.0.10 or later
NOTE: Refer to Section 9 for more information on the
preceding radio firmware versions.
10.1.3 AVAILABILITY WITH EARLIER
VERSIONS
The Power-On password feature available with
earlier versions of radio firmware is no longer
programmable using the latest versions of PCCon-
figure (1.21.2.8 or later). To program that feature in
earlier radio models, an earlier version of the PCCon-
figure software must be used. It is programmed using
the “Password at Power Up” function on the Global
screen.
Otherwise, PCConfigure 1.21.2.8 or later can be
used to program earlier radio models with the limita-
tion that any new features which require updated firm-
ware are not available.
10.2 PROGRAMMING PASSWORDS
10.2.1 GENERAL
With new versions of PCConfigure, the “Pass-
word at Power Up” parameter has been removed from
the Global screen as just described. Passwords are now
programmed using a password management screen
displayed by the Tools > Password Management
menu. The applicable radio must be connected to the
computer and powered up to display this screen.
Password data is transferred and stored in an
encrypted format for security purposes. In addition,
actual passwords are never displayed. They are always
indicated by eight asterisks (********). Therefore, it
is not possible to determine what passwords are in a
radio using the PCConfigure software.
Passwords must be 1-8 characters in length and
consist of the numbers 0-9. Zeros are valid characters
in any location, even as leading characters. Initially, all
passwords are null (deleted) characters. Therefore,
when initially programming a password, no entry is
required in the “Original/Master Password” box.
10.2.2 LOST PASSWORDS
If a password is lost, it can be changed using
PCConfigure by entering the Master password (see
following). If even the Master password is lost or was
not used, all passwords can be erased using the
PCTune software as follows:
1. With PCTune 1.1.1.0 or later, simply select Radio >
Reset Passwords. Only password information is
erased.
