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The MCU requires activation before most of its features can be used. (If the MCU has not been activated, the banner
at the top of the web interface will show a prominent warning; in every other respect the web interface will look and
behave normally.)
Advanced MCU features (such as Video Firewall) are not enabled as standard, and require additional activation. For
information about configuring the video firewall, refer to the FAQ section in the support pages of the web site.
If this is a new MCU you should receive the unit already activated; if it is not, you have upgraded to a newer firmware
version, or you are enabling a new feature, you may need to contact your supplier to obtain an appropriate activation
code. Activation codes are unique to a particular MCU so ensure you know the unit's serial number such that you
may receive a code appropriate to your MCU.
Regardless of whether you are activating the MCU or enabling an advanced feature, the process is the same:
1. Check the Activated features (MCU activation is shown in this same list) to confirm that the feature you
require is not already activated.
2. Enter the new feature code into the Activation code field exactly as you received it, including any dashes.
3. Click . The browser window should refresh and list the newly activated feature, showing the
activation code beside it. Activation codes may be time-limited. If this is the case, an expiry date will be
displayed, or a warning that the feature has already expired. Expired activation codes remain listed, but the
corresponding feature will not be activated.
If the activation code is not valid, you will be prompted to re-enter it.
4. It is recommended that you record the activation code in case you need to re-enter it in the future.
Successful MCU or feature activation has immediate effect and will persist even if the unit is restarted.
Note that you can remove MCU feature keys by clicking the link next to the feature key on the
page.
You can configure the MCU to hash user passwords before storing them in the configuration.xml file. The
configuration.xml file is used for Backing up and restoring the configuration of the MCU. If you do not select to hash
stored passwords, all user passwords are stored in plain text in the configuration.xml; this might be a security issue. If
you select to hash stored passwords, they will not be stored anywhere on the MCU in plain text; instead the
passwords will be stored as hash sums. Note that hashing user passwords is an irreversible process.
To hash stored user passwords:
1. Go to and scroll down to the Security settings section.
2. Select Hash stored passwords and click . You will see a warning telling you that this is
an irreversible step. If you are sure you want to hash stored user passwords, click .