Quick question before I spend the money on a "new-open box" G3. It is programmed and was never put into service. Is there any sort of programming password option in the PPS that they can lock the programming, which wouldn't allow me to program it?
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Programming Password
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All versions of the PPS that I've used have the same username / password:
admin / admin.
admin / admin.
Pretty sure the OP is asking about a device password, not for the PPS itself.
Yes, it is possible for them to add a programming password, good idea to ensure it wasn't done. However I believe a factory reset and new CP will fix the issue.
That is the PPS password and user name, not programming password
Correct, just trying to figure out if there is any option that would lock the unit and/or programming with a password that wouldn't allow me to program it myself. There is a sketchy comm company in my area that has everything password protected and you cant access any data from the unit or change any settings, talk about a monopoly.
Thank you sir. I will inquire with the seller and see if they have any answers.
You will not be able to access current programming or settings if password set, however a factory reset/new programming is possible.
Ok so either way I should be able to program?
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