Select Hardware Tokens for ProvisioningSelect Hardware Tokens for Provisioning
Hardware tokens are handheld devices, such as key fobs, that display pseudorandom tokencodes. Before a user can request a hardware token through the Self-Service Console, you must select this type of authenticator for user requests.
Note: These settings apply only to hardware tokens requested through Self-Service.
Procedure
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In the Security Console, click Setup > Self-Service Settings
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Under Provisioning, click Manage Authenticators.
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Under Hardware Token Types Available for Request, find the types of hardware tokens you want to make available for user requests, and click the associated checkbox.
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For each hardware token you select, do the following:
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In the Display Name field, enter a descriptive name for the token. This name displays in the Self-Service Console.
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(Optional) In the Image Location field, enter the directory path and filename of an image file that shows the token.
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In the Description field, enter a description of the token. This description displays in the Self-Service Console.
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For Authentication Type, select one of the following:
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Passcode - A code entered by a user to authenticate. The passcode is a combination of a PIN and a tokencode.
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Tokencode only - A random number displayed on the front of a user's SecurID token. Tokencodes change at a specified time interval, typically every 60 seconds.
Note: This setting only applies to hardware tokens requested through Self-Service.
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To allow users to use the SecurID 800 Authenticator with RSA Smart Card Middleware, do the following:
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Select SID800 and complete step 4.
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For Require Remote Seeding, select this option for dynamic seed provisioning.
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In the RSA Smart Card Middleware URL field, enter the URL of the Smart Card Middleware software for users to download. This URL displays in the Self-Service Console.
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In the Smart Card Middleware Instructions field, enter instructions and the version of the Smart Card Middleware. These instructions and the version of the Smart Card Middleware appear in the Self-Service Console.
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In the Smart Card Middleware Update URL field, enter the URL of the Smart Card Middleware update for users to download. This URL appears in the Self-Service Console.
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In the Smart Card Middleware Update Instructions field, enter instructions and the version of the Smart Card Middleware update. These instructions and the version appear in the Self-Service Console.
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In the Certificate Authority URL field, enter the URL of the certificate authority web site where users can obtain digital certificates. This URL appears in the Self-Service Console.
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(Optional) To make this token the default token type for all token requests, select Make this the default option for hardware token requests.
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Under Expiring Token Parameters, enter the number of days before a token expires that users can request a replacement token.
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Click Save.
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