This is the master password used exclusively to put the keypad into "Programming Mode." It does not unlock the door. By factory default, this code is usually 0000 .
: Key in the current Master Code twice (e.g., 0000 0000 ). The status LED will indicate you are in programming mode.
The process is not intuitive for the layperson. It feels like programming a VCR in the 1990s. You are essentially inputting strings of numbers blindly or with only a blinking LED for feedback. While this method is "free" in the sense that it costs no money, it costs time and patience. If you make a mistake, you often have to start the sequence over.
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Press the key or # (Hash) key depending on your specific sub-generation, though standard AEI programming typically uses the * key to validate entry into programming mode.
Watch the LED lights on the front of the keypad during programming to confirm your steps: The keypad is in standby mode.
: The keypad will automatically lock for 15 minutes after 10 successive false code entries to prevent "brute force" attacks.
If you inherited the keypad from a previous property owner or simply forgot the master programming code, you will be locked out of the programming programming system. Fortunately, you can bypass this and reset the code to factory defaults for free using a hardware jumpstart. Warning Before Proceeding
Find the jumper labeled "DAP" or "D.A.P." Move it from the OFF position to the ON position.
