Set a Password on the CR1000 (with video guide)

Setting a password on your CR1000 helps prevent unauthorized changes to device settings. Once a password is set, you will need to enter it every time you make configuration changes. 

Important Notes:

• Passwords can be any 4-digit number from 0001 to 9998.
• 0000 and 9999 are not valid passwords.
• If you forget the password, all settings must be reset.

Prefer a visual guide? 

Watch this video for a quick walkthrough of setting up password protection on your CR1000.

 

Set the Password

Setting the password ensures only authorized users can update settings.

To set a password on your CR1000:

1. Press SELECT until the ▼ icon is above the PASSWORD.
2. The first two digits will flash.
   
   
    
3. Press CHANGE until the first two digits match your desired password.
4. Press SET. The last two digits will flash.
   
   
    
5. Press CHANGE until the last two digits match your desired password.
6. Press SET. 
7. Press SET again to return to normal operation.

Enter the Password

Once the password is set, you must enter the current password before changing any settings.

To enter the password on your CR1000:

1. Press SELECT.
2. The display will show 9999 and the first two digits will flash.
   
   
    
3. Press CHANGE until the first two digits match your password.
4. Press SET. The flashing will change to the last two digits.
   
   
    
5. Press CHANGE until the last two digits match your password.
6. Press SET. You can now continue with other configuration changes.