This article provides information on how to enable Encryption for an Elo Magnetic Stripe Reader

How to Configure MSR Reader for Encryption
Elo Edge Connect Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) with built-in Magtek MagneSafe IntelliHead V5
P/N: E001002

In this help article, we'll walk you through the steps to set up and configure your Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) on a Windows PC. We'll cover the entire process, from connecting the MSR reader to installing the necessary software and configuring it for encryption.

Before we begin, sharing a few basic default settings, features and configuration options:

Default Settings:

• Enabled for Security Level 2 (Non-encryption)
• Enabled for Keyboard Emulation Mode
• Preloaded with Magensa production key (MPK), KSID 90118800

Features:

• Supports bi-directional card swipe reading
• Supports both Keyboard and HID modes
• Equipped with a micro-USB interface

Encryption Options:

• Magensa Decrypt Service
• Magensa Decrypt & Forward
• Magensa Gateway and Tokenization Services

Instructions

Step 1: Connecting the MSR to a Windows PC

1. Plug in your MSR to a Windows PC.

Connection options:

• • Plugging the MSR directly to an EloPOS or I-Series 2.0 for Windows system
  • Connecting the MSR to an Elo monitor connected to a Windows PC
  • Using a micro-USB (female) to USB-A cable to connect the MSR to a Windows PC

Step 2: Installing the Configuration Tool and Setting HID Mode

1. Open a web browser and go to https://rs.magensa.net/rs2/app/publish.htm
2. Click the Install button.
3. Save the setup.exe and then install.
4. After the installation, a MagTek Reader Configuration Login window will appear.
5. Click Use Public Account, or enter your Magensa user account info.
6. Verify if the Interface Type is set at 01 - KBE to proceed with the next steps.
7. Change the Reader Config Options to MODE_HID.
8. Click Change_Config to apply setting.
9. Click Refresh to update the Interface Type info.

Step 3: Changing from Security Level 2 to Security Level 3
Please note you will not be able to reverse these changes after setting Security Level 3. PCI compliance policy does not permit downgrading the security level.

1. Using the MagTek Reader Configuration tool.
2. Verify if the Security Level is set at 02 to proceed with the next steps.
3. Change the Reader Config Options to SECLEV_3.
4. Click Change Config to apply.

MagTek Reader Configuration Installation and Operation Manual
https://www.magtek.com/content/documentationfiles/d998200076.pdf

For more information regarding Magensa Gateway and Services inlcuding creating an account for the MagTek Reader Configuration tool, please contact our Magtek Account Manager, Chad Payne (chad.payne@magtek.com)

For general support, please contact Elo Technical Support or Magtek Support (support@magtek.com)