K2001n Password (2025)

The manual that came with the K2001N did not clearly list the default admin password. After two hours of trial and error, I found scattered online references suggesting the default is either 000000 (six zeros), 123456 , or admin123 . For my specific revision, neither worked. I eventually had to hold the reset button for 30 seconds to wipe the device.

I purchased the K2001N unit primarily for access control, expecting a straightforward “plug-and-play” experience. Instead, the password process turned into a research project. Here is the breakdown. k2001n password

If you forget your custom password, there is no “Forgot Password” email or security question . You are forced to perform a hard reset, which wipes all user codes and schedules. For a security device, this is a major oversight. The manual that came with the K2001N did

Nowhere in the documentation does it specify if the password is stored locally via hashing or sent in plaintext over a network (if your K2001N is networked). This raises red flags for business use. I eventually had to hold the reset button