Secure Telephone (STE) Rekey Procedures
STE phones are to be rekeyed at least every 3 months to provide fresh key algorithm and check for proper operation:
REKEY PROCEDURES FOR STE TERMINAL (NOTE: If you have problems the first time WAIT 20 Minutes before attempting again!)
a. Insert Enhanced Crypto Card (KSV -21) into STE unit.
b. Press MENU
c. Scroll once
d. Press blue button under SELECT "Crypto Card Management"
e. Press blue button under USER in "Card Management Privileges"
f. Press blue button under SELECT in "Rekey Functions"
g. Press blue button under REKEY in "Update Rekey Phone Number"
h. Press blue button under SDNS in "Perform Rekey"
i. Press blue button under SCIP in "SDNS Rekey Mode"
j. Press blue button under USCF in “Select type”
k. Pick up receiver and press blue button under the word GO.
l. The automated system will answer the call and announce "if your rekey attempt fails, dial 1-800-635-5689 for assistance".
m. Continue to hold and the automated system will rekey STE. The unit will display "SDNS Rekey in Progress"
n. Press blue button under continue in "SDNS Rekey Complete"
o. Hang up
-------------------------------------- ViPER Rekey Procedures -------------------------------
A) Select and PRESS the “UNLOCK” TAB on the phone.
B) Enter USER ID – 02 (or the designated ID# provided to you)
C) Enter 6 digit PIN – XXXXXX (PIN assigned to specific user)
D) PRESS the “SPEED DIAL” button and “VIPER REKEY” is already highlighted (CHOICE #1).
E) PRESS the “ENTER” to select
F) Wait for automatic voice prompt
G) Wait for automatic recording: “CONNECTION IN PROGRESS”
“PLEASE STAND BY”
“LINE IS SECURE”
NOTE: You will see the “SECURE” button change color from WHITE to BLUE.
H) Once the connection is made, the phone will be rekeyed and will notify when completed.
I) Wait for “SECURE CALL COMPLETED, HANG UP TO DISCONNECT” on the screen.
J) Once done the KEY EXPIRATION will show on the top right of the screen as: “KEYEXP MON/YEAR”
Any questions please contact ARSC KOA Managers at (703) 614-2305 or send email to SMB HQMC COMSEC