Configuring Initialization Settings

 

NOTE

t        Depending on the type of token being initialized, certain settings may not be enabled.

t        If a customized version of SafeNet Authentication Client is installed, the graphics you see may be different than those displayed in this guide.

To initialize a token:

1         Open SafeNet Authentication Client Tools Advanced View.
See Opening the Advanced View

2         Do one of the following:

t           In the left pane, select the node of the required token.
In the right pane, click the Initialize Token icon:

 

t           In the left pane, right-click the node of the required token, and select Initialize from the shortcut menu.

The Initialize Token window opens.

 

3         Enter a name for the token in the Token Name field. If no name is entered, the default name, “My Token”, is applied.

The token name does not affect the token contents. It is used solely to identify the token.

4         Select Create Token Password to initialize the token with a Token Password.

If the token is initialized without a Token Password, it will not be usable for token applications.

5         Enter a new Token Password in the New Token Password and Confirm fields.

 

NOTE

t       The default Token Password is 1234567890.

t  If the token is initialized with the default Token Password, and password quality requirements are in effect, the user must select the Token Password must be changed on first logon option. Otherwise the initialization will fail, because the default password does not meet the default password quality requirements. If the Token Password must be changed on first logon option is selected, the initialization will succeed and the user will be prompted to create a new password when next logging on with the token. The user will be required to set a Token Password that meets the password quality requirements configured in the Settings window. See Setting Token Password Quality

6         To initialize an Administrator Password, select Set Administrator Password and enter a password in the New Administrator Password and Confirm fields. The minimum password length is 4 characters.

NOTE

t        Setting an Administrator Password enables certain functions to be performed on the token, such as setting a new Token Password to unlock a token.

7         In the Logon retries before token is locked field, enter a value between 1 and 15. This counter specifies the number of times the user or administrator can attempt to log on to the token with an incorrect password before the token is locked. The default setting for the maximum number of incorrect logon attempts is 15.

8         If required, select Token Password must be changed on first logon.

This is selected by default.

9  To configure advanced settings, see Configuring Advanced Initialization Settings

NOTE

iKey tokens do not support advanced initialization settings.

 

10      Click Start.

When the initialization process is complete, a confirmation message is displayed.

 

 

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