pathway VIA PWVIA RM P12 User manual

User Guide
July 2021
Rack-mount
Ethernet Switches
PWVIA RM P12 Models
Running firmware 6.1 or later
© 2021 Acuity Brands, Inc. • One Lithonia Way, Conyers GA 30012
Pathway Connectivity | #103 - 1439 17th Ave SE Calgary, AB Canada T2G 1J9
Phone: + 1 866 617 3074
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Copyright © Pathway Connectivity
A Division of Acuity Brands Lighting Canada (“Pathway”) and its licensors.
All rights reserved.
This software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “on-line” or electronic
documentation (the “Software Application”) constitutes an unpublished work and contains valuable trade
secrets and proprietary information belonging to Pathway and its licensors.
WARNING ABOUT INSECURE PROTOCOLS
Enabling an open protocol that does not use encryption or authentication - these protocols could be
eavesdropped or spoofed by malicious parties. You are strongly encouraged to secure access to your
network, both physically and technologically. To continue, you must acknowledge that you have read
this statement and accept these risks.

CONTENTS
ABOUT VIA RACK-MOUNT ETHERNET SWITCHES - PWVIA RM .1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS........................................................2
OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES ..............................................2
PANEL LAYOUTS ................................................................................4
FRONT PANEL........................................................................................4
MODELS PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/
POE] ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE ������������������������������������������4
REAR PANEL ..........................................................................................4
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE �������4
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE ���������������5
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC DUO POE��������������������������������������������������������5
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC QUAD POE �����������������������������������������������������5
SFP+ PORTS���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
opticalCON PORTS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
POWER CONNECTIONS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................6
SECURITY ...........................................................................................7
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ............................................................7
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU ................................................................7
SECURITY DOMAINS ............................................................................8
RED PADLOCK - “Ready to Secure” device (previously “Unsecured”)��������8
AMBER PADLOCK - “Other Domain” name showing device������������������������8
AMBER PADLOCK - “Read Only” (previously “Locally Secured”) ����������������8
GREEN PADLOCK - “My Domain” shows devices in the current domain����9
NO PADLOCK - “Disabled By User” – Firmware version 6�1 or later - rackmount

devices with front panel UI only���������������������������������������������������������������������������9
EMPTY SECURITY DOMAIN CELL – Firmware version prior to 5�0 - device
shipped prior to January 1, 2020 �������������������������������������������������������������������������9
CREATING A SECURITY DOMAIN......................................................10
ADMINISTERING A DOMAIN ..............................................................15
MANAGE SECURITY DOMAIN���������������������������������������������������������������������������15
MANAGE DEVICES���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19
RECOVERING A DOMAIN ...................................................................21
RETAINING DEVICE SETTINGS FROM UNKNOWN DOMAINS........23
USING OLDER VERSIONS OF PATHSCAPE WITH NEW DEVICES..23
LOCAL CONFIGURATION ONLY - Using PWVIA RM without Pathscape
...............................................................................................................24
DISABLING SECURITY ........................................................................25
PATHWAY ssACN (Secure sACN) .......................................................26
DOMAIN AUTO ssACN PASSWORD������������������������������������������������������������������26
CUSTOM ssACN PASSWORD ���������������������������������������������������������������������������26
USING PATHWAY ssACN WITH VIA....................................................27
NOTES ABOUT PATHWAY ssACN ���������������������������������������������������������������������28
SOFTWARE (PATHSCAPE) CONFIGURATION................................29
NETWORK SETUP ...............................................................................29
DEVICE PROPERTIES..........................................................................30
PATHWAY SECURITY DOMAIN��������������������������������������������������������������������������30
BASIC PROPERTIES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31
DEVICE INFO ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31
DEVICE TIME SETTINGS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32
NETWORK PROPERTIES �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������32
ADVANCED FEATURES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33
VLAN PROPERTIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34
Art-Net TRAP AND CONVERT����������������������������������������������������������������������������34
REMOTE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT ��������������������������������������������������34

RING PROTECT PROPERTIES (EAPS) ��������������������������������������������������������������35
PoE PROPERTIES (POE Models)�����������������������������������������������������������������������37
ADVANCED PROPERTIES����������������������������������������������������������������������������������37
VLAN CONFIG ......................................................................................38
VLAN GLOBAL PROPERTIES ����������������������������������������������������������������������������39
WARNING �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40
VLAN PROPERTIES/SERVICES �������������������������������������������������������������������������41
RESOLVING VLAN CONFLICTS ..........................................................44
PORT PROPERTIES AND CONFIGURATION .....................................46
BASIC PROPERTIES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47
LINK DETAILS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47
NETWORK PARTNER (LLDP) �����������������������������������������������������������������������������48
VLAN PROPERTIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������49
Art-Net TRAP AND CONVERT����������������������������������������������������������������������������49
POE PROPERTIES (NOT SHOWN ON NONPOE Model)�����������������������������������50
UPGRADING DEVICE FIRMWARE......................................................52
FACTORY DEFAULT..........................................................................53
FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT...................................................................54
FRONT PANEL UI AND MENU .........................................................55
SETTING SECURITY MODE ................................................................55
MAIN DISPLAY MESSAGES ................................................................57
USING THE FRONT PANEL UI ............................................................57
MENUS..................................................................................................58
NETWORK SETUP����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������58
DEVICE INFO/STATUS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������60
ADVANCED SETTINGS���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������61
ADMIN/SECURITY����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������72
PORT STATUS AND CONFIGURATION MENU ��������������������������������������������������74
PORT 13 & 14: CONFIGURATION/STATUS: SFP+ PORTS��������������������������������79
APPENDIX 1: SFP/SFP+ FIBER ADAPTER SELECTION................83

APPENDIX 2: VIRTUAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK (VLAN).............84
DEFINITIONS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������84
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF VLANs ��������������������������������������������������������84
VLAN GUIDELINES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������84
APPENDIX 3: PLANNING CHARTS .................................................85
VLAN PLANNING CHART�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������85
SWITCH PLANNING CHARTS����������������������������������������������������������������������������87
APPENDIX 4: EAPS & RSTP - “RING PROTECTION” ....................89
Requirements and Limitations ���������������������������������������������������������������������������89
Definitions for EAPS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������89
Software Configuration of Ring��������������������������������������������������������������������������90
APPENDIX 5: QoS SETTINGS ..........................................................91
APPENDIX 6: ELECTRICAL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION.92
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION..............................................................92
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE �����92
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE �������������92
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE ����������������������������������������92
COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................92
ENVIRONMENTAL................................................................................92
PHYSICAL.............................................................................................93
PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE�����������������93
PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE�������������������������93
PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE ���������������������������������������������������93


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ABOUT VIA RACK-MOUNT ETHERNET SWITCHES - PWVIA RM
VIA™ Gigabit Ethernet Switches are designed for live entertainment Ethernet systems, including audio, video and DMX-over-
Ethernet networks. This manual covers models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE],
and PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE
VIA Ethernet Switches are intended specifically for signal routing between Pathport DMX-over-Ethernet gateways, or similar
equipment, and Ethernet-aware lighting and audio control products, such as consoles and controllers and end equipment. A
VIA is a routing device and is not a source of the control protocols or the data being passed. Switches only provide management
control over the data path.
The PWVIA RM P12 family is easily configured and upgraded using the freely available software tool, Pathscape. They are also
configurable using the Front Panel UI, which consists of the LCD and rotary pushbutton encoder.
IMPORTANT: VIA model PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [xxxx] NONPOE does not provide
hardware support for IEEE 802.3af Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). It does not provide a way to
connect an external PoE supply.
VIA models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [xxxx] POE feature an integrated 100W PoE supply for
powering compatible external devices.
If you connect PoE-enabled devices to a NONPOE model they will not receive power.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PWVIA RM P12 switches are intended for desktop use, or to be mounted in a standard 19” equipment rack, using the integral
rack ears (models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE) or the included rack ear accessories (models PWVIA RM P12
RJ45EC[SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE]).
Rack ears included with the PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC[SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE] models for attaching unit to 19” equipment rack
Use the included machine screws (2 per side) to attach the rack ears to the either side of the metal chassis (PWVIA RM P12
RJ45EC[SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE] models).
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
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If using the PWVIA RM P12 on a desktop permanently, you may wish to apply the included adhesive rubber feet pads to the
bottom of the unit. Simply peel them off the adhesive backing and apply to the bottom of the metal enclosure, with one on
each corner.
OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
Wall-mount kits (PWACC WMLG) and Truss-mount adapters (PWACC TMLG) are available as accessories.
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
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POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8 PORT 9 PORT10
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PWACC WMLG Wall-mount Kit PWACC TMLG Truss-mount Kit

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All PWVIA RM P12 Switches are intended for installation in a dry, indoor location. Ambient operating conditions are 14°F to
122°F (-10°C to 50°C); 5-95% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Warning: The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Warning: This equipment relies on building installation primary overcurrent protection.
Warning: Except for the chassis plug marked for AC input, all ports on the PWVIA RM P12
models are intended for low voltage and/or data lines only. Attaching anything other than low
voltage sources to the data ports may result in severe equipment damage, and personal injury
or death.

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PANEL LAYOUTS
FRONT PANEL
MODELS PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE]
POE
LINK/ACT
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 PORT 5 PORT 6 PORT 7 PORT 8 PORT 9 PORT 10
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Backlit LCD
Amber LED
(Link Active) Green LED (PoE Active)
(POE models)
Rotary Encoder
Turn to Highlight
Push to Select
Female RJ45 etherCON Connector
Push tab to release cable
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE
Backlit LCD
Amber LED
(Link Active) Green LED (PoE Active)
(POE models)
Rotary Encoder
Turn to Highlight
Push to Select
Female RJ45 etherCON Connector
Push tab to release cable
REAR PANEL
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before opening.
Risque de decharge
electrique. Debrancher
le pouvoir avant
d'ouvrier.
ATTENTION
100-240 VAC
50/60Hz 0.3A MAX
Female RJ45 etherCON Connector
Push tab to release cable IEC Power Connector
for 100 - 240 VAC Input
Link/Status LEDs
for SFP+ ports
2x SFP+ ports for fiber
transceivers or copper
Direct-Attach cables

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MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE
Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power
before opening.
Risque de decharge
electrique. Debrancher
le pouvoir avant
d'ouvrier.
ATTENTION
100-240 VAC
50/60Hz 1.3A MAX
Female RJ45 etherCON Connector
Push tab to release cable IEC Power Connector
for 100 - 240 VAC Input
Link/Status LEDs
for SFP+ ports
2x SFP+ ports for fiber
transceivers or copper
Direct-Attach cables
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC DUO POE
PORT 11
PORT 12
PORT 13
PORT 14
MULTIMODE
FIBER
AUXILIARY
GIGABIT
ETHERNET
AC INPUT
MAX 10A
AC THRU
opticalCON DUO
connectors for Multimode fiber
powerCON Connector
for AC Thru
powerCON Connector
for AC Input
Female RJ45 etherCON Connector
Push tab to release cable
MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC QUAD POE
PORT 11
PORT 12
PORT 13
PORT 14
MULTIMODE
FIBER
AUXILIARY
GIGABIT
ETHERNET
AC INPUT
MAX 10A
AC THRU
opticalCON QUAD
connectors for Multimode fiber
[Primary (top) pair connected only] powerCON Connector
for AC Thru
powerCON Connector
for AC Input
Female RJ45 etherCON Connector
Push tab to release cable

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SFP+ PORTS
The PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE] models have two SFP+ compatible ports on the
rear of the device. These require the user to provide an SFP or SFP+ fiber transceiver to allow connection to fiber networks.
See Appendix 1: SFP+ Fiber Adapter Selection for more information on selecting a fiber transceiver.
The user may also use SFP+ Direct Attach cables, both active and passive. This is often the easiest and lowest-cost way to
connect multiple switches together, if they are close together in the same enclosure or rack.
opticalCON PORTS
The PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE models have opticalCON DUO and opticalCON QUAD ports, respectively,
for multimode fiber cables installed instead of SFP+ ports. Additional SFP+ transceivers are not required.
POWER CONNECTIONS
The IEC power plug or powerCON AC Input plug may be connected to an AC power source with a voltage between 100
and 240VAC, either 50 or 60 Hz.
Models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE have an additional powerCON THRU connector to simplify mains power
connections in a rack. DO NOT EXCEED 10A DRAW ON THE FIRST SWITCH. The powerCON THRU jumper cable is
not provided.
CONFIGURATION
PWVIA RM models may be configured from the front panel interface using the LCD and rotary pushbutton encoder. However,
we recommend using our free software tool, Pathscape, if possible. To download Pathscape, visit the Pathway website at
https://www.pathwayconnect.com and click the download link for the appropriate operating system.
For instructions on how to set properties and send transactions to devices, refer to the Pathscape manual.
For instructions on using the LCD and encoder to navigate the switch menus, see the Front Panel UI and Menu section.

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SECURITY
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 1, 2020, California became the first state to enforce cybersecurity and IoT related legislation. Oregon, New
York and Massachusetts are following suit. California’s law is Title 1.81.26 “Security of Connected Devices” and mandates
that we equip our products with security features that are appropriate to the nature and function of the device. By law, this
encompasses all products that are assigned Internet Protocol addresses which can connect to the Internet directly or indirectly.
Pathway Connectivity, a division of Acuity Brands, will only ship compliant devices regardless of the jurisdiction into which
they are sold.
The law requires us to either supply a unique password for our products (see Local Configuration Only below) or requires
the users to change the password before being able to use it (See Creating a Security Domain below). With Pathscape V3
and later, we provide features that protect our products from unauthorized access or use by enforcing passwords.
Pathway Connectivity does not collect or store personal information on our devices.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU
1. When using products shipped after January 1, 2020, Pathscape will require a single password to allow configuration of all
the devices on your network. Since the release of Pathscape V4, all Pathway Connectivity products can be upgraded to
firmware version 6.x. It is suggested you upgrade your devices to take advantage of the most recent security improvements.
2. Products shipped before January 1, 2020, devices with version 3.x and 4.x firmware will continue to function without
passwords using either Pathscape version 3 or 4.
3. All products shipped after January 1, 2020 may only be configured using Pathscape 4 or later.
4. Products shipped after January 1, 2020 cannot be downgraded to earlier password-free firmware.
Using the Tools > Firmware Updater dialog (see later in the manual for instructions), devices manufactured before
January 1, 2020 may show newer firmware versions, but using the Select Latest button will not select the latest. These
devices do not have a method, like a front panel, to factory default them. You can manually select the latest firmware using
the Select Firmware button, but do not forget the new password as you cannot factory default them.
We highly recommend printing the Password Recover PDF when creating a Security Domain so you can reset
lost passwords.
5. Products that are fully configurable from the front panel can enter Local Configuration Mode (Read-Only mode). This
allows them to be configured locally, but not over the network.
6. You will be encouraged to print or save a recovery key in case you lose the password. Do so when setting up your Security
Domain. It is the only chance you’ll get to save/print/see this Recovery Key.
7. If you lose the password and lose the recovery key, you will manually have to factory default each device on the network.
See the resource section of the Pathway website for a comprehensive document describing how to manually factory
default all our devices.
8. The complete network configuration may be saved without a password before factory defaulting devices. Applying the
saved configuration will require a new password to be set for the network.
9. Configuring our devices to receive unsecured protocols such as sACN and Art-Net will require you to accept the risks.
See WARNING BOX regarding unsecured protocols below.
By default, all Pathway Connectivity products sent and/or receive Pathway ssACN which is an authenticated method of
transporting the E1.31 protocol within a Security Domain.

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10. Pathway does not store personal information such as names or email addresses on our devices.
11. On products with a front panel display and encoder using firmware release 6.1, it is possible to opt out of the prescribed
security features. See Disabling Security below.
SECURITY DOMAINS
To simplify the process of managing security on your network, Pathscape introduced the concept of a “Security Domain”.
Below we will describe how to create a Security Domain and add or remove devices from it. In the Device tab of Pathscape
there is a column that shows you the name of the devices’ domain and a padlock icon showing their current state.
There are several different ways a device can appear in the Security Domain column.
RED PADLOCK - “Ready to Secure” device (previously “Unsecured”)
Prior to Pathscape version 4.1, this was shown as “Unsecured”.
Any device shipped after January 1, 2020 will have version 5 or later firmware which includes security. These devices will
report their type, name and firmware version only. All other properties cannot be read until you add them to a Security
Domain (see below on creating domains).
AMBER PADLOCK - “Other Domain” name showing device
Devices that have been added to a security domain will appear with an amber padlock. These devices will allow you to read
all their properties and even save a show file with the network setup, but the properties are Read-Only. You will have to login
to the domain to set any properties. (See Login procedure below.)
AMBER PADLOCK - “Read Only” (previously “Locally Secured”)
Prior to Pathscape version 4.1, this was shown as “Locally Secured”.
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To gain read/write privileges with Pathscape, you must Reset Security settings from the front panel and then add it to the
Security Domain using Pathscape.
GREEN PADLOCK - “My Domain” shows devices in the current domain
Once you have logged into a Security Domain with a password, any device in your domain will appear with a green padlock
and all their properties will be Read/Writable.
NO PADLOCK - “Disabled By User” – Firmware version 6�1 or later - rackmount
devices with front panel UI only
With the release of firmware version 6.1 for rackmount devices with a front panel display and encoder (PWPP RM,
PWVIA RM only), it is possible to opt out of the security features altogether. This is designed primarily for the rental market
where devices may be shipped to various locations for use by different end users, where Domain passwords and Recovery
Keys may not be known.
Devices set to Disabled by User will behave like legacy devices and are fully Read/Writable by Pathscape without needing
to be logged into a Domain.
For information on opting out of security features, see Disabling Security below.
EMPTY SECURITY DOMAIN CELL – Firmware version prior to 5�0 - device shipped
prior to January 1, 2020
If the Security Domain cell is empty, this device is using Version 4 firmware and cannot be secured. Pathscape 4 will be able
to read and write properties exactly like earlier versions of Pathscape. If you upgrade to version 5 or later firmware, the device
will appear with a red padlock and you will need to add it to a domain before you can use it.

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CREATING A SECURITY DOMAIN
• After starting Pathscape, the online devices will populate the Device View.
• Choose the Security Domain view from the Select View dropdown
• Each device running V5 or later firmware will have a Red “Ready to Secure” value in the Security Domain column.
• NOTE: VIA switches running V6.1 firmware or later will show a Security Mode screen on the front panel LCD.
Security Mode
Wait for Pathscape to Secure
Local Conguration Only
Disable Security
Wait for Pathscape to Secure
Serial # : PPXXXXXXX
MAC : XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
<Back>
• No action is required here to add the device to Pathscape. Clicking the encoder knob to select Wait for Pathscape to
Secure will show the device Serial Number and MAC Address, in cases where this may be helpful for device identification.
• If you want to configure your devices only VIA the front panel, choose Local Configuration Only. If you prefer to opt out
of security and the needs for passwords on these devices, choose Disable Security.
See the below for more detail on these options.
• If your devices have old firmware, you may update them to current firmware by going to the Tools menu in Pathscape and
selecting Firmware Updater. Select the devices to upgrade, and choose Select Latest, then Send Firmware. (See the
Upgrading Device Firmware section for more detail). The devices will go offline and come back with a red padlock.
• From the Security menu, choose New Domain.

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• Enter the new Domain Name and Administrator and User passwords,then click Next.
• The Administrator can change passwords, change the Security Domain’s name, factory default devices, manage
Device Restore Points and add or remove devices from the domain.
• The User can change device properties and save and restore show files, but cannot change domain passwords,
factory default devices or add/remove devices. There is one User account password for all users.
• Add all the Ready to Secure devices on your network by checking the top checkbox labeled “Ready to Secure” and then
click Next. If you wish to add some but not all devices to this domain, click on the checkbox next to each device you’d
like to add, and then click Add Devices.

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• The next window will show the Recovery Key. This key will allow you to recover Security Domain access should the
passwords be lost or forgotten.
It is extremely important to keep a record of this Recovery Key, as this is the only time it will be shown to you.
Print the Recovery Key.
• Clicking the Print button will open a Print Dialog, from which you may choose a printer to print to.
• You may also right-click on the Recovery Key, then Select All and Copy the key to the clipboard and store it in a safe
place.

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• In order to proceed, you must click the checkbox acknowledging you have printed or saved the Recovery Key in some
way.
Managers of the facility should store this key in a safe place, keeping in mind that anybody with this key can change both
the Administrator and User passwords at any time.
• Click Finish and the window will close, and the devices will be added to the domain. The devices will have an amber
padlock and their properties will be read-only.
• To configure the devices, you must log in to the domain as a user by pressing the Log In button in the toolbar. Note:
The Security Toolbar option under the Window menu must be checked.
You can also click on the Security menu and select the Log In menu item.
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